Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney has endorsed two Democrats in competitive House races that could shape which party holds the majority after November’s election. 

Cheney endorsed Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA) in her bid for re-election and former CNN anchor John Avlon in his race for New York’s 1st Congressional District. 

From The Hill:

Both districts rank among the most competitive seats in the country, and both parties are scrambling for any advantage as they battle for control of the House next year — a razor-tight contest that remains too close to call in the last three weeks before Election Day.

“While we may not agree on everything, I know that [Wild] holds a deep respect for the integrity of our democracy,” Cheney said in a statement endorsing the Pennsylvania Democrat. “We need thoughtful and serious people in Congress who will uphold the rule of law.”

Cheney has made clear that she doesn’t think House Republicans fit that bill.

As far back as January of 2023, she warned that Republicans would pose “a threat” to the country if GOP leaders retain control of the House in 2025. And on Sunday, she went after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who had crafted the legal rationale for challenging Trump’s election defeat in 2020, portraying him as a Trump sycophant and voicing doubts that he would certify the results if Trump loses in November.

Cheney’s endorsements are no surprise, considering she endorsed Kamala Harris in the presidential election.

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The Washington Times reports:

Ms. Wild is running for a fourth term in the Keystone State’s 7th Congressional District, which includes Allentown. She’s facing state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, who was endorsed by Mr. Trump, in a race that has seen House Speaker Mike Johnson, Louisiana Republican, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, New York Democrat, get involved.

“Susan and I served together in the House, and while we may not agree on everything, I know that she holds a deep respect for the integrity of our democracy,” Ms. Cheney said in a statement.

“This election we must look beyond partisanship to ensure we defeat election deniers and support people like Susan, who are serious leaders and will do what’s right for their district and our nation,” she continued.

Ms. Wild leads Mr. Mackenzie by 6 points, according to a poll released by Muhlenberg College this month. Still, the Cook Political Report rates the race a toss-up.

 

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