The Biden campaign recently held a Zoom call with Nikki Haley supporters from several states after Haley announced her intention to vote for Donald Trump. The call was organized by the Haley Voters Working Group and included participants from various states and organizations supporting Haley. The initial Q&A session with a Biden campaign official focused on policy issues important to the Haley supporters. Despite the disappointment over Haley’s decision to back Trump, the conversation continued with an emphasis on the need for outreach to support Haley voters and prevent Trump from damaging the Republican Party.
The executive director of the Haley Voters Working Group acknowledged the disappointment over Haley’s decision but expressed understanding that it was a choice she was likely to make. The Biden campaign is focusing on expanding outreach to Republican voters, especially in battleground states where Haley continues to have support. The campaign issued a press release welcoming Haley supporters and emphasizing the need to engage with moderate Republicans and independents who may be open to supporting Biden. The call with the Haley supporters addressed their policy concerns, including issues like the southern border, Ukraine, and Israel.
Many Haley supporters participating in the call expressed being politically homeless and open to considering Biden as an option. They emphasized the need for substantive discussions and action on critical policy issues rather than just focusing on the negative aspects of the Trump administration. Some supporters, like Chris Rauen, a former Haley supporter and Reagan Republican, are leaning towards Biden due to concerns about certain policy positions and disappointment over Haley’s decision to support Trump. Others, like Amanda Stewart Sprowls, a lifelong Republican from Arizona, are looking for centrist policies and executive action on border security.
Overall, the call with Haley supporters highlighted the need for meaningful engagement and outreach by the Biden campaign to earn the support of Republican voters who may be open to considering alternatives to Trump. The participants expressed concerns about Trump’s divisiveness, economic policies, and foreign policy stances, emphasizing the need for a candidate who can address their policy priorities. Despite the disappointment over Haley’s decision to support Trump, there is a recognition of the importance of reaching out to these voters and building a coalition that includes Republican and independent supporters of Haley.
