Anti-Trump Republicans Launch $50 Million Campaign to Convince Two-Time Trump Voters to Support Biden
A group of anti-Trump Republicans, known as Republican Voters Against Trump, has launched a $50 million multi-platform advertising campaign aimed at convincing two-time Trump voters to support Joe Biden in the next election. The campaign, which includes personal testimonials from former Trump supporters, is designed to reach out to the most loyal supporters of the former president.
One such ad featured a former Trump supporter named “Chuck” who held Trump accountable for the Capitol insurrection and vowed to never support him again, instead choosing to vote for Biden. While some skeptics question the authenticity of these testimonials, the group behind the campaign insists that they are genuine and represent a significant segment of the electorate.
The mastermind behind the campaign, Sarah Longwell, a former Republican stalwart, is credited with making a difference in the 2020 election cycle by using personal testimonials to sway former Trump supporters. The group’s political director, Gunner Ramer, explained that their messaging aims to give center-right voters permission to consider voting for a Democrat by highlighting Trump’s aberrant behavior and promises to be a dictator.
The testimonials from former Trump supporters like “Nathan” and “Dave” illustrate a growing trend of disillusionment among two-time Trump voters, leading them to reconsider their support for the Republican party. As the group continues its efforts to target these voters in key battleground states, the impact of their campaign on the upcoming election remains to be seen.