The first debate

[bigbird 60,580]

33 minutes ago, AuCivilEng1 said:

I’m guessing you’re saying that Biden actually social distancing, like people in this country should be doing, if we ever want to be allowed in a sports venue again, as possibly being seen as hiding in a bunker?

No, social distancing and being stowed away in a basement are quite different. 

[homersapien 11,440]

3 hours ago, bigbird said:

No, social distancing and being stowed away in a basement are quite different. 

"Being stowed away in a basement"?  

You mean like "working from home"?

 

[AuCivilEng1 11,026]

3 hours ago, bigbird said:

No, social distancing and being stowed away in a basement are quite different. 

So you think that Joe Biden has been stowed away in a literal basement?

[homersapien 11,440]

21 hours ago, SocialCircle said:

I'm not sure the "better person" is involved in weaponizing the FBI against his political foe.  I am also not sure the "better person" makes sure his son enriches his family in Ukraine while being VP, etc. 

I see nothing Trump has done since he has been president that is on that level as it relates to corruption involving his elected position.  

What BS this is.

Biden did not "weaponize" the FBI against his political foe" - that's just a cultist lie.

Biden did not "make sure" his son enriched himself in Ukraine.  At worst, he didn't forbid it, which he didn't really have the power to do. It was a mistake, but Trump has done far far worse in actively ensuring his family has profited from his presidency.

And if you really don't see the corruption associated Trump's presidency you willfully have your head up your ass.

 

 

[homersapien 11,440]

21 hours ago, SocialCircle said:

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/he-has-delivered-for-new-york-cuomo-praises-trumps-coronavirus-response/2371465/

 

Of course, his tune changed once we got closer to the election. 

What does this have to do with the question I asked? 

We're up to 206,000 dead with no end in sight.  Trump still has not lifted a finger to create a federal response and you keep mewling about the Governor of NY and rest home deaths. 

How does it feel to be a cultist?

[homersapien 11,440]

19 minutes ago, AuCivilEng1 said:

So you think that Joe Biden has been stowed away in a literal basement?

Considering Biden's lead, this is one of their memes that has become a self-own.

[homersapien 11,440]

6 hours ago, SocialCircle said:

Just pointing our VF is far left. 

First, it's "left" period, not "far" left.  So you're wrong about that.

And to rational-minded, critical thinkers, that's commonly known as a "feature". 

 

[TitanTiger 20,510]

8 minutes ago, homersapien said:

First, it's "left" period, not "far" left.  So you're wrong about that.

And to rational-minded, critical thinkers that's commonly known as a "feature". 

He thinks everything to the left of Hannity and Ann Coulter is "far left."

[Brad_ATX 13,654]

 

[homersapien 11,440]

4 hours ago, SocialCircle said:

I stand corrected.  I should have mentioned my issues with the article when I questioned the source. I bet the prominent Republican is somebody like William Kristol, but who knows as it might even be John Kasich. 

 

Or it might have been one of these prominent Republicans:

List of Republicans who oppose the 2020 Donald Trump presidential campaign

Former Executive Branch officials

Cabinet-level officials

 

Colin Powell

• William Cohen, U.S Secretary of Defense (1997–2001), Chair of the Senate Aging Committee (1995–1997), Chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee (1981–1983), U.S. Senator from Maine (1979–1997), U.S. Representative from ME-02 (1973–1979) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[1]
• Carlos Gutierrez, U.S. Secretary of Commerce (2005–2009)^[2] (endorsed Joe Biden)^[3]
• Chuck Hagel, U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013–2015), Chair of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board (2009–2013), U.S. Senator from Nebraska (1997–2009)^[4] (endorsed Joe Biden)
• Carla Hills, U.S. Trade Representative (1989–1993), U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1975–1977) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Ray LaHood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2009–2013), U.S. Representative from IL-18 (1995–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[6]
• Bob McDonald, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2014–2017) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[7]
• Mary Peters, U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2006–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State (2001–2005), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993), National Security Advisor (1987–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[9]
• William Reilly, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (1989–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Tom Ridge, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (2003-2005), Governor of Pennsylvania (1995-2001), U.S. Representative from PA-21 (1983-1995), (endorsed Joe Biden) ^[10]
• Ann Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF (2005–2010), U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (2001–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[11]
• William H. Webster, Chair of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (2005–2020), Director of Central Intelligence (1987–1991), Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (1978–1987), Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (1973–1978), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (1970–1973), U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri (1960–1961) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[12]
• Christine Todd Whitman, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (2001–2003), Governor of New Jersey (1994–2001)^[13] (endorsed Joe Biden)

Executive Branch officials

 

John Bolton

 

Omarosa

 

Anthony Scaramucci

Defense Department officials

• Torie Clark, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Michael Donley, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force (2008–2013) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Raymond DuBois, Acting Under Secretary of the Army (2005–2006) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• William McRaven, Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011–2014)^[15]
• Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense (2017–2019) ^[16]
• Sean O'Keefe, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (2001–2004), U.S. Secretary of the Navy (1992–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Richard V. Spencer, U.S. Secretary of the Navy (2017–2019) (endorsed Michael Bloomberg)^[17]
• William Howard Taft IV, U.S. Ambassador to NATO (1989–1992), U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense (1984–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (2011–2015) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Matthew Waxman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Detainee Affairs (2004–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Dov Zakheim, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (2001–2004) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]

Homeland Security Department officials

• Parney Albright, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[18]
• Michael D. Brown, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[3]
• James Loy, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (2003–2005), Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (2002–2003), Commandant of the Coast Guard (1998–2002) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• John Mitnick, General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security (2018–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Miles Taylor, Chief of Staff of the Department of Homeland Security (2017–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[15]

Intelligence Community officials

• Michael Leiter, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (2007–2011)^[12] (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• John Negroponte, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State (2007–2009), Director of National Intelligence (2005–2007), U.S. Ambassador to Iraq (2004–2005), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2001–2004), U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines (1993–1996), U.S. Ambassador to Mexico (1989–1993), Deputy National Security Advisor (1987–1989), Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (1985–1987), U.S. Ambassador to Honduras (1981–1985) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[19]

Justice Department officials

• Paul Charlton, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona (2001–2006) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• James Comey, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (2013–2017), U.S. Deputy Attorney General (2003–2005) (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)^[21]
• Charles Fried, U.S. Solicitor General (1985–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[22]
• Stuart M. Gerson, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division (1989–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[22]
• Peter Keisler, Acting U.S. Attorney General (2007), Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division (2003–2007), Acting Associate Attorney General (2002–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[22]

State Department officials

• Richard Armitage, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State (2001–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• John B. Bellinger III, Legal Adviser of the Department of State (2005–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[19]
• Robert Blackwill, U.S. Ambassador to India (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Richard Burt, U.S. Ambassador to Germany (1985–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Eliot A. Cohen, Counselor of the Department of State (2007–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Chester Crocker, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (1981–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Sada Cumber, Special Envoy to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (2008–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Eric S. Edelman, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (2005–2009), U.S. Ambassador to Turkey (2003–2005), U.S. Ambassador to Finland (1998–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[19]
• James Glassman, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy (2008–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Colleen Graffy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy in Europe and Eurasia (2004–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Gordon Gray III, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia (2009–2012) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• James Kelly, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (2001–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• David Kramer, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (2008–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Stephen Krasner, Director of Policy Planning (2005–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Frank Lavin, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore (2001–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Brett McGurk, Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (2015–2018)^[23]
• Kori Schake, Deputy Director of Policy Planning (2007–2008) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Robert Tuttle, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom (2005–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Philip Zelikow, Counselor of the Department of State (2005–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]

Treasury Department officials

• Jimmy Gurulé, Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[3]
• Rosario Marin, Treasurer of the United States (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[24]

White House officials

• Steve Abbot, Deputy Homeland Security Advisor (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Bruce Bartlett, author, historian, domestic policy advisor to Ronald Reagan (former Republican, now Independent; previously endorsed Elizabeth Warren, then Joe Biden)^[25][26]
• Kenneth Bernard, Special Assistant to the President for Biodefense and Assistant Surgeon General (2002–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• John Bolton, National Security Advisor (2018–2019), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2005–2006)^[27]
• Victor Cha, Director for Asian Affairs of the National Security Council (2004–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Gary Edson, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs (2001–2004) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Richard Falkenrath, Deputy Homeland Security Advisor (2003–2004) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Aaron Friedberg, Director of Policy Planning and National Security Affairs to the Vice President (2003–2005)(endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Bill Kristol, Chief of Staff to the Vice President (1989–1993), founder of The Weekly Standard, editor of The Bulwark (endorsed Joe Biden)^[28]
• Omarosa Manigault Newman, Communications Director of the Office of Public Liaison (2017–2018), reality television star (Independent since 2019)^[29]
• Anthony Scaramucci, White House Communications Director (2017) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[30]
• Stephen Slick, Senior Director for Intelligence Programs and Reform of the National Security Council (2005–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Shirin Tahir-Kheli, Senior Director for Democracy, Human Rights and International Operations of the National Security Council (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Ken Wainstein, Homeland Security Advisor (2008–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]

Other executive officials

• Linton Brooks, Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration and Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security (2003–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]

U.S. Senators

Former

• David Durenberger, Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee (1985–1987), U.S. Senator from Minnesota (1978–1995) (Independent since 2005, endorsed Joe Biden)^[31]
• Jeff Flake, U.S. Senator from Arizona (2013–2019), U.S. Representative from AZ-06 (2003–2013) and AZ-01 (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[32]
• Gordon Humphrey, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (1979–1990) (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)^[33][34]
• Larry Pressler, U.S. Senator from South Dakota, U.S. Representative from SD-01 (endorsed Joe Biden, Independent since 2013)^[35]
• John Warner, Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee (2003–2007), Chair of the Senate Rules Committee (1995–1999), U.S. Senator from Virginia (1979–2009), U.S. Secretary of the Navy (1972–1974) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[36]

U.S. Representatives

Current

 

Justin Amash

• Justin Amash, U.S. Representative from MI-03 (2011–present) (Libertarian since 2020, endorsed Jo Jorgensen)^[37]

Former

 

Joe Walsh

• Steve Bartlett, Mayor of Dallas, TX (1991–1995), U.S. Representative from TX-03 (1983–1991) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Rod Chandler, 1992 nominee for Senate, U.S. Representative from WA-06 (1983–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Bill Clinger, Chair of the House Oversight Committee (1995–1997), U.S. Representative from PA-05 (1979–1997) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Tom Coleman, U.S. Representative from MO-06 (1976–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38][39]
• Charlie Dent, U.S. Representative from PA-15 (2005–2018), Chair of the House Ethics Committee (2015–2017), Co-Chair of the Tuesday Group (2007–2018)^[40] (endorsed Joe Biden)
• Charles Djou, U.S. Representative from HI-01 (2010–2011) (Independent since 2018)^[29] (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Mickey Edwards, Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee (1989–1993), U.S. Representative from OK-05 (1977–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38][41]
• Wayne Gilchrest, U.S. Representative from MD-01 (1991–2009) (Democrat since 2019, endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Jim Greenwood, U.S. Representative from PA-08 (1993–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Richard L. Hanna, U.S. Representative from NY-22 (2013–2017) and NY-24 (2011–2013) (deceased)^[42]
• Amo Houghton, U.S. Representative from NY-29 (2003–2005), NY-31 (1993–2003), and NY-34 (1987–1993) (deceased)^[43]
• Bob Inglis, U.S. Representative from SC-04 (2005–2011, 1993–1999), 1998 nominee for Senate (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38][44]
• David Jolly, U.S. Representative from FL-13 (2014–2017) (Independent since 2018)^[45]
• Jim Kolbe, U.S. Representative from AZ-08 (2003–2007) and AZ-05 (1985–2003) (Independent since 2018, endorsed Joe Biden)^[46]
• Steven Kuykendall, U.S. Representative from CA-36 (1999–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Jim Leach, Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities (2009–2013), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee (1995–2001), U.S. Representative from IA-02 (2003–2007) and IA-01 (1977–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[47]
• Frank LoBiondo, U.S. Representative from NJ-02 (1995–2019)^[48]
• Susan Molinari, Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference (1995–1997), U.S. Representative from NY-13 (1993–1997) and NY-14 (1990–1993)^[15] (endorsed Joe Biden)
• Connie Morella, U.S. Ambassador to the OCED (2003–2007), U.S. Representative from MD-08 (1987–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Mike Parker, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (2001–2002), 1999 nominee for Governor of Mississippi, U.S. Representative from MS-04 (1989–1999) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Jack Quinn, U.S. Representative from NY-30 (1993–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Reid Ribble, U.S. Representative from WI-08 (2011–2017)^[49]
• Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Chair (2011–2013) and Ranking Member (2007–2011) of House Foreign Affairs Committee, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Conference (2003–2007), U.S. Representative from FL-27 (1989–2019)^[50]
• Claudine Schneider, 1990 nominee for Senate, U.S. Representative from RI-02 (1981–1991) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Joe Schwarz, U.S. Representative from MI-07 (2005–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Chris Shays, U.S. Representative from CT-04 (1987–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Peter Smith, U.S. Representative from VT-AL (1989–1991), 1986 nominee for Governor of Vermont (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Alan Steelman, 1976 nominee for Senate, U.S. Representative from TX-05 (1973–1977) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Dave Trott, U.S. Representative from MI-11 (2015–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• James T. Walsh, U.S. Representative from NY-25 (1993–2009) and NY-27 (1989–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Joe Walsh, 2020 candidate for President, U.S. Representative from IL-08 (2011–2013) (Independent since 2020, endorsed Joe Biden)^[51]
• G. William Whitehurst, U.S. Representative from VA-02 (1969–1987) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Dick Zimmer, 2008 and 1996 nominee for Senate, U.S. Representative from NJ-12 (1991–1997) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]

Statewide executive officials

Governors

 

John Kasich

 

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Current

• Charlie Baker, Governor of Massachusetts (2015–present)^[52]
• Larry Hogan, Chair of the National Governors Association (2019–2020), Governor of Maryland (2015–present)^[53]
• Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont (2017–present), Lieutenant Governor of Vermont (2011–2017)^[54]

Former

• Arne Carlson, Governor of Minnesota (1991–1999) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[55]
• Lincoln Chafee, Governor of Rhode Island (2011–2015), U.S. Senator from Rhode Island (1999–2007) (Independent from 2007–2013, Democrat from 2013–2019, Libertarian since 2019)^[56]
• Jim Edgar, Governor of Illinois (1991–1999) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[57]
• John Kasich, 2016 candidate for President, Governor of Ohio (2011–2019), Chair of the House Budget Committee (1995–2001), U.S. Representative from OH-12 (1983–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[58]
• George Pataki, 2016 candidate for President, Governor of New York (1995–2006) (declined to endorse)^[59]
• Marc Racicot, Governor of Montana (1993–2001), Attorney General of Montana (1989–1993), Chair of the Republican National Committee (2001–2003)^[60] (Republican)
• Mark Sanford, U.S. Representative from SC-01 (2013–2019, 1995–2001), Chair of the Republican Governors Association (2008–2009), Governor of South Carolina (2003–2011)^[61]
• Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and Governor of California (2003–2011)^[62]
• Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan (2011–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[63]
• Jane Swift, Governor of Massachusetts (2001–2003)^[64]
• Bill Weld, Governor of Massachusetts (1991–1997), Libertarian 2016 nominee for Vice President (endorsed Joe Biden)^[65]
• Christie Todd Whitman, Governor of New Jersey (1994–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[66]

Other statewide officials

Former

• Jeff Amestoy, Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court (1997–2004), Attorney General of Vermont (1985–1997) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Douglas Baily, Attorney General of Alaska (1989–1990) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Walter Cohen, Acting Attorney General of Pennsylvania (1995) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Lisa Graham Keegan, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction (1995–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Jim Jones, Chief Justice (2015–2017) and Justice (2005–2017) of the Idaho Supreme Court, Attorney General of Idaho (1983–1991) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Jeffrey B. Pine, Attorney General of Rhode Island (1993–1999) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Mark Shurtleff, Attorney General of Utah (2001–2013) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, Treasurer of New Jersey (2010–2015) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[68]
• Gregory Smith, Attorney General of New Hampshire (1980–1984) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Grant Woods, Attorney General of Arizona (1991–1999), (Democrat since 2018) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Greg Zoeller, Attorney General of Indiana (2009–2017) (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)^[69]

Former state judges

State judges

• Rebecca White Berch, Chief Justice (2008–2014) and Justice (2002–2015) of the Arizona Supreme Court (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Robert F. Orr, Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court (1994–2004)^[45] (endorsed Joe Biden)^[70]

 

State legislators

State senators

Current

• Dawn Addiego, New Jersey State Senator from District 8 (2010–present) (Democrat since 2019, endorsed Joe Biden)^[71]
• John S. McCollister, Nebraska State Senator from District 20 (2015–present) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[72]

Former

• Paula Dockery, Florida State Senator from District 15 (2002–2012), Florida State Representative from District 64 (1996–2002) (Independent since 2017, endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Susan Gerard, Arizona State Senator from District 18 (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden) ^[20]
• Dawson Hodgson, Rhode Island State Senator from District 35 (2011–2015) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[73]
• Johnny Key, Arkansas State Senator from District 17 (2013–2015) and District 1 (2009–2013), Arkansas State Representative from District 81 (2003–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Russ Potts, Virginia State Senator from District 27 (1992–2008) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[74]
• Kevin Raye, President of the Maine Senate (2010–2012), Maine State Senator from District 29 (2004–2012) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Bob Worsley, Arizona State Senator from District 25 (2013–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[75]

 

State representatives

Current

• Gary Clary, South Carolina State Representative from District 3 (2012–present)^[76]
• Cheri Helt, Oregon State Representative from District 54 (2019–present)^[77]
• John Lyle, Rhode Island State Representative from District 46 (2019–present) (Independent since 2020)^[73]
• Chad Mayes, California State Assemblyman from District 42 (2014–present) (Independent since 2019)^[78]

Former

• Jim Cunneen, California State Representative from District 24 (1994–2000) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[24]
• Jim Dillard, Virginia State Delegate from District 41 (1983–2005), District 51 (1982–1983), District 19 (1980–1982) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[74]
• Beth Fukumoto, Minority Leader of the Hawaii House of Representatives (2014–2017), Hawaii State Representative from District 36 (2013–2018), Acting Chair of the Hawaii Republican Party (2011) (Democrat since 2017)^[79]
• Deb Gullett, Arizona State Representative from District 11 (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Doug Hart, Michigan State Representative from District 73 (1999–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Charles Jeter, North Carolina State Representative from District 92 (2013–2016) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[70]
• Becky Jordan, Arizona State Representative from District 16 (1993–1966) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Mickey Knight, Michigan State Representative from District 96 (1981–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• David Maturen, Michigan State Representative from District 63 (2015–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Steve May, Arizona State Representative from District 26 (1999–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Dennis O'Brien, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from (2007–2008), Pennsylvania State Representative from District 169 (1983–2012, 1977–1980) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Douglas Prescott, New York State Assemblyman from District 26 (1991–1997) and District 25 (1985–1991, 1981–1983) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• John Ravitz, New York State Assemblyman from District 73 (1993–2002) and District 66 (1991–1992) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Chris Vance, 2016 nominee for Senate, Chair of the Washington Republican Party (2001–2006), Washington State Representative from District 31 (1991–1994) (Independent since 2017, endorsed Joe Biden)^[80]
• Rich Vial, Oregon State Representative (2017–2019) (Independent since 2020)^[81]
• Roberta Voss, Arizona State Representative from District 19 (1997–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Katherine Waddell, Virginia State Delegate from District 68 (2006–2008) (Independent, endorsed Joe Biden)^[74]

Municipal and local officials

Current

• Matthew D. Fogel, district attorney for Franklin County, Pennsylvania (endorsed Joe Biden)^[82]
• Mark Kersey, San Diego City Council (2012–present)^[83] (Independent since 2019, endorsed Michael Bloomberg, then Joe Biden)^[24]

Former

• Joe Lhota, Chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (2017–2018, 2012), 2013 nominee for Mayor of New York city (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Rick Romley, County Attorney for Maricopa County, AZ (2010) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]

Former Republican Party officials

Republican National Committee

 

Michael Steele

• Michael Steele, Chair of the Republican National Committee (2009–2011), 2006 nominee for Senate, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2003–2007), Chair of the Maryland Republican Party (2000–2002) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[84]

State party chairs

• Matt Borges, Chair of the Ohio Republican Party (2013–2017) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[85]
• Pat Brady, Chair of the Illinois Republican Party (2009–2013) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[86]
• Ryan Call, Chair of the Colorado Republican Party (2011–2015) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Jennifer Horn, Chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party (2013–2017), 2008 nominee for NH-02, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)^[87]

Activists and public figures

 

Steve Schmidt

 

Sully Sullenberger

• Max Boot, author, consultant, military historian, columnist for The Washington Post (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)^[88]
• Niki Christoff, lawyer, operative for the John McCain 2008 presidential campaign (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Michael Cohen, attorney to Donald Trump (2006–2018) (Democrat since 2018)^[89]
• George Conway, attorney, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (Independent since 2018, endorsed Joe Biden)^[90]
• Mindy Finn, political consultant, strategist, and activist, Independent 2016 candidate for Vice President (Independent since 2016)^[41]
• Mary Fisher, HIV/AIDS activist (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Jill Hazelbaker, communications executive, political campaign spokesperson^[14]
• Margaret Hoover, conservative political commentator, political strategist, author (endorsed Joe Biden)^[91]
• Tom Horner, Independence 2010 nominee for Governor of Minnesota (Independence since 2010, endorsed Joe Biden)^[55]
• Caitlyn Jenner, television personality and retired Olympic gold medalist decathlete^[92]
• Robert Kagan, historian (Independent since 2016)^[41]
• Matt Lewis, political writer^[93]
• Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, former board chair of the Log Cabin Republicans (endorsed Joe Biden)^[94]
• Liz Mair, political and communications consultant^[95]
• Evan McMullin, former CIA officer, Independent 2016 candidate for President (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)^[41]
• Mike Murphy, political consultant (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Tom Nichols, national security affairs scholar^[45]
• Howard Opinsky, national press secretary of the 2000 McCain presidential campaign (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Jennifer Rubin, political commentator (endorsed Joe Biden)^[96]
• Mark Salter, speechwriter of the 2008 McCain presidential campaign (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Andrea Saul, press secretary of the 2012 Romney presidential campaign (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Rob Schenck, Evangelical minister (endorsed Joe Biden)^[97]
• Tara Setmayer, CNN Political Commentator, Contributor to ABC News and former GOP Communications Director^[98]
• Steve Schmidt, chief strategist for the John McCain 2008 presidential campaign, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (Independent since 2018, endorsed Joe Biden)^[99]
• Bret Stephens, journalist, editor, and columnist^[100]
• Stuart Stevens, writer and senior political strategist for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign (Republican) ^[98]
• Mac Stipanovich, political activist and strategist (Democrat since 2019, endorsed Joe Biden)^[101]
• Sully Sullenberger, former U.S. Air Force captain and commercial airline pilot during the water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 (former Republican, endorsed Joe Biden)^[102]
• Dane Waters, campaign strategist (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• John Weaver, political consultant, chief strategist for the John Kasich 2016 presidential campaign, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)^[25]
• George Will, journalist, columnist for The Washington Post (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)^[103]
• Rick Wilson, political strategist, media consultant, author, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)^[99]
• Benjamin Wittes, journalist^[41]

 

Media personalities

 

Meghan McCain

• S. E. Cupp, political commentator and writer (endorsed Joe Biden)^[104]
• Mark Galli, American minister, author, editor^[105]
• Meghan McCain, co-host of The View, daughter of John McCain (endorsed Joe Biden)^[106]
• Ana Navarro, political commentator and Republican strategist (endorsed Joe Biden)^[107]
• Charlie Sykes, conservative talk show radio host, founder of The Bulwark (endorsed Joe Biden)^[108]

Business executives and leaders

• Mike Fernandez, founder of MBF Healthcare Partners^[109][45]
• Carly Fiorina, 2016 candidate for President, California 2010 nominee for Senate, Chair (2000–2005), President and CEO (1999–2005) of Hewlett-Packard (endorsed Joe Biden)^[110][111]
• Cindy McCain, businesswoman and philanthropist, widow of the late Senator John McCain (endorsed Joe Biden)^[112]
• Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital Group (endorsed Joe Biden)^[113]
• Christy Walton, heiress of Walmart^[114]
• Meg Whitman, CEO of Quibi, CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2011–2018), 2010 nominee for Governor of California, CEO of eBay (1998–2008) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[115]

Organizations

• The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)^[116]
• Republican Voters against Trump (endorsed Joe Biden)^[117]
• 43 Alumni for Biden (endorsed Joe Biden)^[118]
• Right Side PAC (endorsed Joe Biden)^[119]
• REPAIR (endorsed Joe Biden)^{[120][121][122][123]}

 

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List of Republicans who oppose the 2020 Donald Trump presidential campaign

Former Executive Branch officials

Cabinet-level officials

 

Colin Powell

• William Cohen, U.S Secretary of Defense (1997–2001), Chair of the Senate Aging Committee (1995–1997), Chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee (1981–1983), U.S. Senator from Maine (1979–1997), U.S. Representative from ME-02 (1973–1979) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[1]
• Carlos Gutierrez, U.S. Secretary of Commerce (2005–2009)^[2] (endorsed Joe Biden)^[3]
• Chuck Hagel, U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013–2015), Chair of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board (2009–2013), U.S. Senator from Nebraska (1997–2009)^[4] (endorsed Joe Biden)
• Carla Hills, U.S. Trade Representative (1989–1993), U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1975–1977) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Ray LaHood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2009–2013), U.S. Representative from IL-18 (1995–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[6]
• Bob McDonald, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2014–2017) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[7]
• Mary Peters, U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2006–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State (2001–2005), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993), National Security Advisor (1987–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[9]
• William Reilly, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (1989–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Tom Ridge, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (2003-2005), Governor of Pennsylvania (1995-2001), U.S. Representative from PA-21 (1983-1995), (endorsed Joe Biden) ^[10]
• Ann Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF (2005–2010), U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (2001–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[11]
• William H. Webster, Chair of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (2005–2020), Director of Central Intelligence (1987–1991), Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (1978–1987), Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (1973–1978), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (1970–1973), U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri (1960–1961) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[12]
• Christine Todd Whitman, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (2001–2003), Governor of New Jersey (1994–2001)^[13] (endorsed Joe Biden)

Executive Branch officials

 

John Bolton

 

Omarosa

 

Anthony Scaramucci

Defense Department officials

• Torie Clark, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Michael Donley, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force (2008–2013) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Raymond DuBois, Acting Under Secretary of the Army (2005–2006) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• William McRaven, Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011–2014)^[15]
• Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense (2017–2019) ^[16]
• Sean O'Keefe, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (2001–2004), U.S. Secretary of the Navy (1992–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Richard V. Spencer, U.S. Secretary of the Navy (2017–2019) (endorsed Michael Bloomberg)^[17]
• William Howard Taft IV, U.S. Ambassador to NATO (1989–1992), U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense (1984–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (2011–2015) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Matthew Waxman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Detainee Affairs (2004–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Dov Zakheim, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (2001–2004) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]

Homeland Security Department officials

• Parney Albright, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[18]
• Michael D. Brown, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[3]
• James Loy, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (2003–2005), Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (2002–2003), Commandant of the Coast Guard (1998–2002) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• John Mitnick, General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security (2018–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Miles Taylor, Chief of Staff of the Department of Homeland Security (2017–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[15]

Intelligence Community officials

• Michael Leiter, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (2007–2011)^[12] (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• John Negroponte, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State (2007–2009), Director of National Intelligence (2005–2007), U.S. Ambassador to Iraq (2004–2005), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2001–2004), U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines (1993–1996), U.S. Ambassador to Mexico (1989–1993), Deputy National Security Advisor (1987–1989), Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (1985–1987), U.S. Ambassador to Honduras (1981–1985) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[19]

Justice Department officials

• Paul Charlton, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona (2001–2006) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• James Comey, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (2013–2017), U.S. Deputy Attorney General (2003–2005) (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)^[21]
• Charles Fried, U.S. Solicitor General (1985–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[22]
• Stuart M. Gerson, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division (1989–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[22]
• Peter Keisler, Acting U.S. Attorney General (2007), Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division (2003–2007), Acting Associate Attorney General (2002–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[22]

State Department officials

• Richard Armitage, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State (2001–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• John B. Bellinger III, Legal Adviser of the Department of State (2005–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[19]
• Robert Blackwill, U.S. Ambassador to India (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Richard Burt, U.S. Ambassador to Germany (1985–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Eliot A. Cohen, Counselor of the Department of State (2007–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Chester Crocker, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (1981–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Sada Cumber, Special Envoy to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (2008–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Eric S. Edelman, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (2005–2009), U.S. Ambassador to Turkey (2003–2005), U.S. Ambassador to Finland (1998–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[19]
• James Glassman, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy (2008–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Colleen Graffy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy in Europe and Eurasia (2004–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Gordon Gray III, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia (2009–2012) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• James Kelly, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (2001–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• David Kramer, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (2008–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Stephen Krasner, Director of Policy Planning (2005–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Frank Lavin, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore (2001–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Brett McGurk, Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (2015–2018)^[23]
• Kori Schake, Deputy Director of Policy Planning (2007–2008) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Robert Tuttle, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom (2005–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Philip Zelikow, Counselor of the Department of State (2005–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]

Treasury Department officials

• Jimmy Gurulé, Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[3]
• Rosario Marin, Treasurer of the United States (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[24]

White House officials

• Steve Abbot, Deputy Homeland Security Advisor (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Bruce Bartlett, author, historian, domestic policy advisor to Ronald Reagan (former Republican, now Independent; previously endorsed Elizabeth Warren, then Joe Biden)^[25][26]
• Kenneth Bernard, Special Assistant to the President for Biodefense and Assistant Surgeon General (2002–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• John Bolton, National Security Advisor (2018–2019), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2005–2006)^[27]
• Victor Cha, Director for Asian Affairs of the National Security Council (2004–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Gary Edson, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs (2001–2004) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Richard Falkenrath, Deputy Homeland Security Advisor (2003–2004) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Aaron Friedberg, Director of Policy Planning and National Security Affairs to the Vice President (2003–2005)(endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Bill Kristol, Chief of Staff to the Vice President (1989–1993), founder of The Weekly Standard, editor of The Bulwark (endorsed Joe Biden)^[28]
• Omarosa Manigault Newman, Communications Director of the Office of Public Liaison (2017–2018), reality television star (Independent since 2019)^[29]
• Anthony Scaramucci, White House Communications Director (2017) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[30]
• Stephen Slick, Senior Director for Intelligence Programs and Reform of the National Security Council (2005–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Shirin Tahir-Kheli, Senior Director for Democracy, Human Rights and International Operations of the National Security Council (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Ken Wainstein, Homeland Security Advisor (2008–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]

Other executive officials

• Linton Brooks, Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration and Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security (2003–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]

U.S. Senators

Former

• David Durenberger, Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee (1985–1987), U.S. Senator from Minnesota (1978–1995) (Independent since 2005, endorsed Joe Biden)^[31]
• Jeff Flake, U.S. Senator from Arizona (2013–2019), U.S. Representative from AZ-06 (2003–2013) and AZ-01 (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[32]
• Gordon Humphrey, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (1979–1990) (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)^[33][34]
• Larry Pressler, U.S. Senator from South Dakota, U.S. Representative from SD-01 (endorsed Joe Biden, Independent since 2013)^[35]
• John Warner, Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee (2003–2007), Chair of the Senate Rules Committee (1995–1999), U.S. Senator from Virginia (1979–2009), U.S. Secretary of the Navy (1972–1974) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[36]

U.S. Representatives

Current

 

Justin Amash

• Justin Amash, U.S. Representative from MI-03 (2011–present) (Libertarian since 2020, endorsed Jo Jorgensen)^[37]

Former

 

Joe Walsh

• Steve Bartlett, Mayor of Dallas, TX (1991–1995), U.S. Representative from TX-03 (1983–1991) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Rod Chandler, 1992 nominee for Senate, U.S. Representative from WA-06 (1983–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Bill Clinger, Chair of the House Oversight Committee (1995–1997), U.S. Representative from PA-05 (1979–1997) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Tom Coleman, U.S. Representative from MO-06 (1976–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38][39]
• Charlie Dent, U.S. Representative from PA-15 (2005–2018), Chair of the House Ethics Committee (2015–2017), Co-Chair of the Tuesday Group (2007–2018)^[40] (endorsed Joe Biden)
• Charles Djou, U.S. Representative from HI-01 (2010–2011) (Independent since 2018)^[29] (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Mickey Edwards, Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee (1989–1993), U.S. Representative from OK-05 (1977–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38][41]
• Wayne Gilchrest, U.S. Representative from MD-01 (1991–2009) (Democrat since 2019, endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Jim Greenwood, U.S. Representative from PA-08 (1993–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Richard L. Hanna, U.S. Representative from NY-22 (2013–2017) and NY-24 (2011–2013) (deceased)^[42]
• Amo Houghton, U.S. Representative from NY-29 (2003–2005), NY-31 (1993–2003), and NY-34 (1987–1993) (deceased)^[43]
• Bob Inglis, U.S. Representative from SC-04 (2005–2011, 1993–1999), 1998 nominee for Senate (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38][44]
• David Jolly, U.S. Representative from FL-13 (2014–2017) (Independent since 2018)^[45]
• Jim Kolbe, U.S. Representative from AZ-08 (2003–2007) and AZ-05 (1985–2003) (Independent since 2018, endorsed Joe Biden)^[46]
• Steven Kuykendall, U.S. Representative from CA-36 (1999–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Jim Leach, Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities (2009–2013), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee (1995–2001), U.S. Representative from IA-02 (2003–2007) and IA-01 (1977–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[47]
• Frank LoBiondo, U.S. Representative from NJ-02 (1995–2019)^[48]
• Susan Molinari, Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference (1995–1997), U.S. Representative from NY-13 (1993–1997) and NY-14 (1990–1993)^[15] (endorsed Joe Biden)
• Connie Morella, U.S. Ambassador to the OCED (2003–2007), U.S. Representative from MD-08 (1987–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Mike Parker, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (2001–2002), 1999 nominee for Governor of Mississippi, U.S. Representative from MS-04 (1989–1999) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Jack Quinn, U.S. Representative from NY-30 (1993–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Reid Ribble, U.S. Representative from WI-08 (2011–2017)^[49]
• Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Chair (2011–2013) and Ranking Member (2007–2011) of House Foreign Affairs Committee, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Conference (2003–2007), U.S. Representative from FL-27 (1989–2019)^[50]
• Claudine Schneider, 1990 nominee for Senate, U.S. Representative from RI-02 (1981–1991) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Joe Schwarz, U.S. Representative from MI-07 (2005–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Chris Shays, U.S. Representative from CT-04 (1987–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[5]
• Peter Smith, U.S. Representative from VT-AL (1989–1991), 1986 nominee for Governor of Vermont (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Alan Steelman, 1976 nominee for Senate, U.S. Representative from TX-05 (1973–1977) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Dave Trott, U.S. Representative from MI-11 (2015–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• James T. Walsh, U.S. Representative from NY-25 (1993–2009) and NY-27 (1989–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Joe Walsh, 2020 candidate for President, U.S. Representative from IL-08 (2011–2013) (Independent since 2020, endorsed Joe Biden)^[51]
• G. William Whitehurst, U.S. Representative from VA-02 (1969–1987) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]
• Dick Zimmer, 2008 and 1996 nominee for Senate, U.S. Representative from NJ-12 (1991–1997) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[38]

Statewide executive officials

Governors

 

John Kasich

 

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Current

• Charlie Baker, Governor of Massachusetts (2015–present)^[52]
• Larry Hogan, Chair of the National Governors Association (2019–2020), Governor of Maryland (2015–present)^[53]
• Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont (2017–present), Lieutenant Governor of Vermont (2011–2017)^[54]

Former

• Arne Carlson, Governor of Minnesota (1991–1999) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[55]
• Lincoln Chafee, Governor of Rhode Island (2011–2015), U.S. Senator from Rhode Island (1999–2007) (Independent from 2007–2013, Democrat from 2013–2019, Libertarian since 2019)^[56]
• Jim Edgar, Governor of Illinois (1991–1999) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[57]
• John Kasich, 2016 candidate for President, Governor of Ohio (2011–2019), Chair of the House Budget Committee (1995–2001), U.S. Representative from OH-12 (1983–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[58]
• George Pataki, 2016 candidate for President, Governor of New York (1995–2006) (declined to endorse)^[59]
• Marc Racicot, Governor of Montana (1993–2001), Attorney General of Montana (1989–1993), Chair of the Republican National Committee (2001–2003)^[60] (Republican)
• Mark Sanford, U.S. Representative from SC-01 (2013–2019, 1995–2001), Chair of the Republican Governors Association (2008–2009), Governor of South Carolina (2003–2011)^[61]
• Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and Governor of California (2003–2011)^[62]
• Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan (2011–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[63]
• Jane Swift, Governor of Massachusetts (2001–2003)^[64]
• Bill Weld, Governor of Massachusetts (1991–1997), Libertarian 2016 nominee for Vice President (endorsed Joe Biden)^[65]
• Christie Todd Whitman, Governor of New Jersey (1994–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[66]

Other statewide officials

Former

• Jeff Amestoy, Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court (1997–2004), Attorney General of Vermont (1985–1997) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Douglas Baily, Attorney General of Alaska (1989–1990) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Walter Cohen, Acting Attorney General of Pennsylvania (1995) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Lisa Graham Keegan, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction (1995–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Jim Jones, Chief Justice (2015–2017) and Justice (2005–2017) of the Idaho Supreme Court, Attorney General of Idaho (1983–1991) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Jeffrey B. Pine, Attorney General of Rhode Island (1993–1999) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Mark Shurtleff, Attorney General of Utah (2001–2013) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, Treasurer of New Jersey (2010–2015) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[68]
• Gregory Smith, Attorney General of New Hampshire (1980–1984) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[67]
• Grant Woods, Attorney General of Arizona (1991–1999), (Democrat since 2018) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Greg Zoeller, Attorney General of Indiana (2009–2017) (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)^[69]

Former state judges

State judges

• Rebecca White Berch, Chief Justice (2008–2014) and Justice (2002–2015) of the Arizona Supreme Court (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Robert F. Orr, Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court (1994–2004)^[45] (endorsed Joe Biden)^[70]

 

State legislators

State senators

Current

• Dawn Addiego, New Jersey State Senator from District 8 (2010–present) (Democrat since 2019, endorsed Joe Biden)^[71]
• John S. McCollister, Nebraska State Senator from District 20 (2015–present) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[72]

Former

• Paula Dockery, Florida State Senator from District 15 (2002–2012), Florida State Representative from District 64 (1996–2002) (Independent since 2017, endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Susan Gerard, Arizona State Senator from District 18 (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden) ^[20]
• Dawson Hodgson, Rhode Island State Senator from District 35 (2011–2015) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[73]
• Johnny Key, Arkansas State Senator from District 17 (2013–2015) and District 1 (2009–2013), Arkansas State Representative from District 81 (2003–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Russ Potts, Virginia State Senator from District 27 (1992–2008) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[74]
• Kevin Raye, President of the Maine Senate (2010–2012), Maine State Senator from District 29 (2004–2012) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Bob Worsley, Arizona State Senator from District 25 (2013–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[75]

 

State representatives

Current

• Gary Clary, South Carolina State Representative from District 3 (2012–present)^[76]
• Cheri Helt, Oregon State Representative from District 54 (2019–present)^[77]
• John Lyle, Rhode Island State Representative from District 46 (2019–present) (Independent since 2020)^[73]
• Chad Mayes, California State Assemblyman from District 42 (2014–present) (Independent since 2019)^[78]

Former

• Jim Cunneen, California State Representative from District 24 (1994–2000) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[24]
• Jim Dillard, Virginia State Delegate from District 41 (1983–2005), District 51 (1982–1983), District 19 (1980–1982) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[74]
• Beth Fukumoto, Minority Leader of the Hawaii House of Representatives (2014–2017), Hawaii State Representative from District 36 (2013–2018), Acting Chair of the Hawaii Republican Party (2011) (Democrat since 2017)^[79]
• Deb Gullett, Arizona State Representative from District 11 (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Doug Hart, Michigan State Representative from District 73 (1999–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Charles Jeter, North Carolina State Representative from District 92 (2013–2016) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[70]
• Becky Jordan, Arizona State Representative from District 16 (1993–1966) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Mickey Knight, Michigan State Representative from District 96 (1981–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• David Maturen, Michigan State Representative from District 63 (2015–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Steve May, Arizona State Representative from District 26 (1999–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Dennis O'Brien, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from (2007–2008), Pennsylvania State Representative from District 169 (1983–2012, 1977–1980) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Douglas Prescott, New York State Assemblyman from District 26 (1991–1997) and District 25 (1985–1991, 1981–1983) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• John Ravitz, New York State Assemblyman from District 73 (1993–2002) and District 66 (1991–1992) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Chris Vance, 2016 nominee for Senate, Chair of the Washington Republican Party (2001–2006), Washington State Representative from District 31 (1991–1994) (Independent since 2017, endorsed Joe Biden)^[80]
• Rich Vial, Oregon State Representative (2017–2019) (Independent since 2020)^[81]
• Roberta Voss, Arizona State Representative from District 19 (1997–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]
• Katherine Waddell, Virginia State Delegate from District 68 (2006–2008) (Independent, endorsed Joe Biden)^[74]

Municipal and local officials

Current

• Matthew D. Fogel, district attorney for Franklin County, Pennsylvania (endorsed Joe Biden)^[82]
• Mark Kersey, San Diego City Council (2012–present)^[83] (Independent since 2019, endorsed Michael Bloomberg, then Joe Biden)^[24]

Former

• Joe Lhota, Chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (2017–2018, 2012), 2013 nominee for Mayor of New York city (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Rick Romley, County Attorney for Maricopa County, AZ (2010) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[20]

Former Republican Party officials

Republican National Committee

 

Michael Steele

• Michael Steele, Chair of the Republican National Committee (2009–2011), 2006 nominee for Senate, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2003–2007), Chair of the Maryland Republican Party (2000–2002) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[84]

State party chairs

• Matt Borges, Chair of the Ohio Republican Party (2013–2017) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[85]
• Pat Brady, Chair of the Illinois Republican Party (2009–2013) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[86]
• Ryan Call, Chair of the Colorado Republican Party (2011–2015) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Jennifer Horn, Chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party (2013–2017), 2008 nominee for NH-02, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)^[87]

Activists and public figures

 

Steve Schmidt

 

Sully Sullenberger

• Max Boot, author, consultant, military historian, columnist for The Washington Post (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)^[88]
• Niki Christoff, lawyer, operative for the John McCain 2008 presidential campaign (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Michael Cohen, attorney to Donald Trump (2006–2018) (Democrat since 2018)^[89]
• George Conway, attorney, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (Independent since 2018, endorsed Joe Biden)^[90]
• Mindy Finn, political consultant, strategist, and activist, Independent 2016 candidate for Vice President (Independent since 2016)^[41]
• Mary Fisher, HIV/AIDS activist (endorsed Joe Biden)^[8]
• Jill Hazelbaker, communications executive, political campaign spokesperson^[14]
• Margaret Hoover, conservative political commentator, political strategist, author (endorsed Joe Biden)^[91]
• Tom Horner, Independence 2010 nominee for Governor of Minnesota (Independence since 2010, endorsed Joe Biden)^[55]
• Caitlyn Jenner, television personality and retired Olympic gold medalist decathlete^[92]
• Robert Kagan, historian (Independent since 2016)^[41]
• Matt Lewis, political writer^[93]
• Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, former board chair of the Log Cabin Republicans (endorsed Joe Biden)^[94]
• Liz Mair, political and communications consultant^[95]
• Evan McMullin, former CIA officer, Independent 2016 candidate for President (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)^[41]
• Mike Murphy, political consultant (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Tom Nichols, national security affairs scholar^[45]
• Howard Opinsky, national press secretary of the 2000 McCain presidential campaign (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Jennifer Rubin, political commentator (endorsed Joe Biden)^[96]
• Mark Salter, speechwriter of the 2008 McCain presidential campaign (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Andrea Saul, press secretary of the 2012 Romney presidential campaign (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• Rob Schenck, Evangelical minister (endorsed Joe Biden)^[97]
• Tara Setmayer, CNN Political Commentator, Contributor to ABC News and former GOP Communications Director^[98]
• Steve Schmidt, chief strategist for the John McCain 2008 presidential campaign, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (Independent since 2018, endorsed Joe Biden)^[99]
• Bret Stephens, journalist, editor, and columnist^[100]
• Stuart Stevens, writer and senior political strategist for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign (Republican) ^[98]
• Mac Stipanovich, political activist and strategist (Democrat since 2019, endorsed Joe Biden)^[101]
• Sully Sullenberger, former U.S. Air Force captain and commercial airline pilot during the water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 (former Republican, endorsed Joe Biden)^[102]
• Dane Waters, campaign strategist (endorsed Joe Biden)^[14]
• John Weaver, political consultant, chief strategist for the John Kasich 2016 presidential campaign, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)^[25]
• George Will, journalist, columnist for The Washington Post (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)^[103]
• Rick Wilson, political strategist, media consultant, author, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)^[99]
• Benjamin Wittes, journalist^[41]

 

Media personalities

 

Meghan McCain

• S. E. Cupp, political commentator and writer (endorsed Joe Biden)^[104]
• Mark Galli, American minister, author, editor^[105]
• Meghan McCain, co-host of The View, daughter of John McCain (endorsed Joe Biden)^[106]
• Ana Navarro, political commentator and Republican strategist (endorsed Joe Biden)^[107]
• Charlie Sykes, conservative talk show radio host, founder of The Bulwark (endorsed Joe Biden)^[108]

Business executives and leaders

• Mike Fernandez, founder of MBF Healthcare Partners^[109][45]
• Carly Fiorina, 2016 candidate for President, California 2010 nominee for Senate, Chair (2000–2005), President and CEO (1999–2005) of Hewlett-Packard (endorsed Joe Biden)^[110][111]
• Cindy McCain, businesswoman and philanthropist, widow of the late Senator John McCain (endorsed Joe Biden)^[112]
• Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital Group (endorsed Joe Biden)^[113]
• Christy Walton, heiress of Walmart^[114]
• Meg Whitman, CEO of Quibi, CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2011–2018), 2010 nominee for Governor of California, CEO of eBay (1998–2008) (endorsed Joe Biden)^[115]

Organizations

• The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)^[116]
• Republican Voters against Trump (endorsed Joe Biden)^[117]
• 43 Alumni for Biden (endorsed Joe Biden)^[118]
• Right Side PAC (endorsed Joe Biden)^[119]
• REPAIR (endorsed Joe Biden)^{[120][121][122][123]}

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Republicans_who_oppose_the_2020_Donald_Trump_presidential_campaign

 

I'd guess it is Vernon Jones. 

[TitanTiger 20,510]

Like it matters.

[AuCivilEng1 11,026]

1 hour ago, AuCivilEng1 said:

So you think that Joe Biden has been stowed away in a literal basement?

Holy cow. I’ve never seen a mass exodus from a parties candidate of this magnitude. The decent conservatives better hope that Trump doesn’t get 4 more year, there won’t be anything left of the GOP other than cultist who worship Trump. And you’ll just have a bunch of conservative independents and libertarians floundering around with no home.

[RunInRed 16,487]

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJypfFkM/
 

[bigbird 60,580]

3 hours ago, AuCivilEng1 said:

So you think that Joe Biden has been stowed away in a literal basement?

No, but he has certainly not been out campaigning the last few months like every other candidate has always done. Add to that all of his days off the trail, limited appearances, and virtual interviews and you can call it whatever you like.  Secluded, socially distanced, stowed away, or unavailable, it's all the same outcome. 

https://www.politico.com/amp/news/2020/09/25/biden-campaign-lid-trump-421824

https://disrn.com/news/biden-campaign-calls-a-lid-on-events-before-noon-saturday-7th-time-in-past-14-days/amp

[TitanTiger 20,510]

11 minutes ago, bigbird said:

No, but he has certainly not been out campaigning the last few months like every other candidate has always done. Add to that all of his days off the trail, limited appearances, and virtual interviews and you can call it whatever you like.  Secluded, socially distanced, stowed away, or unavailable, it's all the same outcome. 

You don't think the pandemic has a little bit to do with why he's not doing the typical amount of campaigning?  Just because Trump doesn't give a s*** about these kinds of things doesn't mean everyone should follow his lead.  

[aubiefifty 16,903]

2 hours ago, homersapien said:

What does this have to do with the question I asked? 

We're up to 206,000 dead with no end in sight.  Trump still has not lifted a finger to create a federal response and you keep mewling about the Governor of NY and rest home deaths. 

How does it feel to be a cultist?

well trump did say he could kill people and his base would not care and he was right........

[bigbird 60,580]

6 minutes ago, TitanTiger said:

You don't think the pandemic has a little bit to do with why he's not doing the typical amount of campaigning?

Absolutely could play a part. That said, it doesn't change the fact he has been MIA during a lot of the presidential campaign.  Then again, it didn't seem to limit his exposure or appearances during the primaries too much.

[SocialCircle 570]

3 hours ago, homersapien said:

What does this have to do with the question I asked? 

We're up to 206,000 dead with no end in sight.  Trump still has not lifted a finger to create a federal response and you keep mewling about the Governor of NY and rest home deaths. 

How does it feel to be a cultist?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/492324-california-governor-praises-trumps-efforts-to-help-state-amid%3famp
 

So we have Fauci and Cuomo and then this guy praising Trump’s response to the virus. Of course tunes change as we get closer to the election. 

[TitanTiger 20,510]

12 minutes ago, bigbird said:

Absolutely could play a part. That said, it doesn't change the fact he has been MIA during a lot of the presidential campaign.  Then again, it didn't seem to limit his exposure or appearances during the primaries too much.

I think it limited everyone's exposure and appearances since March, except perhaps Trump.  In fact, I think that's most of the reason.

I also think though, there is another thing at play to a lesser extent and there's a saying that sums it up well:  "Never interrupt your enemy when he's destroying himself."  

[bigbird 60,580]

1 minute ago, TitanTiger said:

 "Never interrupt your enemy when he's destroying himself."

Absolutely and I never once implied it wasn't smart of his campaign. It's a calculated risk/strategy that has been discussed ad nauseum by both parties and the electorate. Saying he was "stowed away" wasn't incorrect. It might have chaffed some that I mentioned it, but that's because many refuse to acknowledge any negatives, perceived or real, about "their" candidate.  However, I'm not the only one that knows it's happening. Others, even those within his own party, see it and have reported on his campaign's strategy to keep a low profile.

https://www.politico.com/amp/news/2020/09/25/biden-campaign-lid-trump-421824

[SocialCircle 570]

1 hour ago, bigbird said:

Absolutely and I never once implied it wasn't smart of his campaign. It's a calculated risk/strategy that has been discussed ad nauseum by both parties and the electorate. Saying he was "stowed away" wasn't incorrect. It might have chaffed some that I mentioned it, but that's because many refuse to acknowledge any negatives, perceived or real, about "their" candidate.  However, I'm not the only one that knows it's happening. Others, even those within his own party, see it and have reported on his campaign's strategy to keep a low profile.

https://www.politico.com/amp/news/2020/09/25/biden-campaign-lid-trump-421824

He is in his Tubershell. 

[AuCivilEng1 11,026]

2 hours ago, bigbird said:

Absolutely could play a part. That said, it doesn't change the fact he has been MIA during a lot of the presidential campaign.  Then again, it didn't seem to limit his exposure or appearances during the primaries too much.

It definitely has everything to do with the pandemic. We weren’t in a full fledged pandemic when the primaries were going on, btw. He’s seems to be getting his message out just fine and he was able to get out during the primaries when his life wasn’t threatened. Presidential candidates don’t have to travel like they used to, anyway. YouTube and the internet basically give anyone any piece of information you need anyway. To be honest, it’s actually embarrassing that Trump is out having full blown rallies and still seems to not be able to catch up in the polling. The more he shows his face and runs his big fat orange mouth, the worse it gets for him. It’s actually beautiful to watch, because he can’t stop.

[AuCivilEng1 11,026]

2 hours ago, bigbird said:

Absolutely and I never once implied it wasn't smart of his campaign. It's a calculated risk/strategy that has been discussed ad nauseum by both parties and the electorate. Saying he was "stowed away" wasn't incorrect. It might have chaffed some that I mentioned it, but that's because many refuse to acknowledge any negatives, perceived or real, about "their" candidate.  However, I'm not the only one that knows it's happening. Others, even those within his own party, see it and have reported on his campaign's strategy to keep a low profile.

https://www.politico.com/amp/news/2020/09/25/biden-campaign-lid-trump-421824

The only part of what you said that was irritating was that Biden using the bunker line could have backfired. It would only be seen as a risky thing for him to say, if you’re a Trump supporter. People with any sense in their head know that Biden wasn’t out campaigning, because he’s actually trying to, you know, set some kind of example of how people should treat this thing if they ever expect it to end. Donald Trump was literally stashed away in a bunker during the protests in DC. 

[bigbird 60,580]

2 minutes ago, AuCivilEng1 said:

It definitely has everything to do with the pandemic. We weren’t in a full fledged pandemic when the primaries were going on, btw. 

The primary season began in iowa on February 5th, he campaigned all the way up to when he won the nomination on June 5th. The quarantine began in mid March. So, when exactly did we enter the full fledged stage of the pandemic?