'It's the only way': More Republicans back Harris with goal of purging Trump to save the GOP

Ted O'Meara, one of three former Maine Republican Party chairs who co-signed an op-ed endorsing Kamala Harris for president, talks with Rachel Maddow about why voting for Harris is the only way to purge Donald Trump and salvage the Republican Party.



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[CCR]

Canadian here. I've been to Maine many times on motorcycle trips. Best people you'll ever meet. Kind, generous, selfless people! It does not surprise me that Maine Republicans reject Trump's vile rhetoric and lies. It surprises me that more Republicans don't!

[wendellwadewilliams]

As an independent, It feels great to see traditional conservatives joining the fight to save our democracy. Thank You!

[magdadarling]

Never been more proud to be a Mainer♥🫀... Thanks so much for these principled Republican Mainers

[bluekitty]

As a FORMER! republican (35+ years), I'm never going back to the GOP! Not a thing they can do to redeem themselves for supporting DJT, or at the least not standing up to him and all of the sycophants around him.

[andyh]

Remember Republicans, it's OK to vote Democrat to save your nation! Spread the word...!

[lastpme]

I hope more Republicans do this because the Trump Republican Party is crazy…especially after what they did on 6 January 2021.

[Kopernicus]

I left the GOP because I have no tolerance for hate. Trump has made hate the sole fuel of the GOP, rather than ideas or policies. He hates women, the environment, people of color, LGBT people, and worst of all, immigrants.

Harris' optimism and actual dedication to ideas and policies has my vote!

[seekerx]

Thank you Reoublicans for Harris for helping our country rise above the hatred of MAGA destroyers.

[marleneklinert]

Hats off to you Mainers!! It does my heart good to see that there are traditional Conservatives that DO go by the rule of law and think of their people and country first. We truly need people to work together regardless of difference of opinion.

[leanbodycoaching]

Exactly why I left the republican party!

[Muttinchopsforever]

Hats off to all moral and just Republicans Vote country over party

[wallacegaunichaux]

Kamala harris for the people democracy will prevail 🇺🇸

[tanyatravis]

So comforting that conservative Republicans see who Trump is.

[robinelizabeth]

So proud of Maine! I lived there for 11 years and that's the people I came to know. Patriots. Country over party. It's just common sense.
💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[gailhorrocks]

Well said..."Be a Patriot..."

[RJN]

I'm a Republican voting for Harris. If she drops out between now and Nov 5th I'll vote for anyone who replaces her as long as they don't support Trump.

[lankytor]

Kamala Harris. I just don’t understand how Trump is still allowed to run for president after everything. January 6th. Classified documents. I don’t get it, it’s very frustrating and scary. I’ll be voting Harris. It’s scary when this criminal is still able to become president. It’s terrifying, especially after January 6.

[johnny]

Vote blue up and down the ballot if you want to end Trumpism.

[niclewis]

Respect. America needs a strong, functional and rational Republican Party. Hope more understand a put Country First and vote Harris/Walz 🇺🇲🗳️🇺🇲

[janew]

Wtg Maine from California! Literally good people from coast to coast! Vote Blue💙