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Former Vice President Dick Cheney vows to vote for Kamala Harris
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney vows to vote for Kamala Harris

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney said in a statement that he will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in this year’s presidential election. The Republican politician’s endorsement of Harris comes just two days after his daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), said she would also vote for the Democratic nominee.

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Cheney said American citizens “have an obligation to put our country above partisanship to defend our Constitution,” citing that — and a rebuke from former President Donald Trump — as the reason he will vote for Harris.

Cheney criticized Trump as a “threat to our republic,” citing Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

The former vice president’s endorsement follows an interview his daughter gave to The Texas Tribune on Friday in which she said her father would vote for Harris.

Liz said during an appearance at Duke University on Wednesday that she will vote for Harris. She also cited the “danger that Donald Trump poses” as a reason for her endorsement.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.