Kamala Harris eyes GOP members for cabinet, Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger speculated as top contenders

WASHINGTON, DC: In a recent statement that has stirred political circles, Vice President Kamala Harris announced her intention to include a Republican in her presidential cabinet if elected as a President in November.

This move, aimed at fostering bipartisan cooperation, has led to speculation about potential candidates, with former Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger emerging as prominent names on the internet.

Kamala Harris signals intent to appoint Republican to her cabinet

In a segment from a CNN interview broadcast on Thursday night, August 29, Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, emphasized her commitment to including diverse perspectives.

“I have spent my career inviting diversity of opinion. I think it’s important to have people at the table when some of the most important decisions are being made that have different views, different experiences,” Harris said.

She further added, “And I think it would be to the benefit of the American public to have a member of my cabinet who was a Republican.”

After Harris' statement about appointing a Republican to her cabinet surfaced on social media, social media users began speculating who it could be and suggested names of Cheney and Kinzinger.

One social media user wrote, "Either Liz Cheney or Adam Kinzinger would be a good choice."

Another suggested, "Translation: Kirzinger or Liz Cheney because they're the last two Republicans with a spine."

One person asked, "Liz Cheney? Kinzinger? Both would be great adds."

The interview marked Harris' first since she officially became the Democratic nominee, following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race and his subsequent endorsement of her.

Harris would not be the first Democratic president to include Republicans in her cabinet. Former president Barack Obama also appointed members of the Republican Party, such as then-Illinois representative Ray LaHood as Transportation Secretary and Robert Gates as Defense Secretary, NBC reported.

Republican presidents have appointed members of the opposing party, including those held over from previous administrations. Robert Work, a Democrat and former deputy defense secretary under Obama, continued in his role in Donald Trump's administration.

Republicans have criticized Harris for the scarcity of interviews since she took over Biden's position on the Democratic ticket. Trump has consistently criticized her for not engaging more with the media.

Here's why netizens are suggesting Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger names for Kamala Harris' cabinet 

The internet probably suggested Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger become part of Kamala Harris' cabinet due to their notable endorsements and bipartisan outreach efforts. Cheney, while not having endorsed Harris, remains a vocal critic of Trump, and Kinzinger is listed among prominent Republicans supporting Harris.

The references to Cheney and Kinzinger, both noted for their vocal opposition to former Donald Trump and their defense of democratic values, have generated considerable attention.

Cheney, an ex-congresswoman from Wyoming, and Kinzinger, a former representative from Illinois, are acknowledged for their participation in the January 6th Committee and their critiques of Trump's sway over the Republican Party, NBC reported in 2022.

Political analysts consider the potential inclusion of Cheney or Kinzinger by Harris as a strategic move to attract moderates and Republicans who are disenchanted with the current direction of their party. 

After Harris hinted at appointing a Republican to her cabinet if elected in November, speculations have also risen about Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) as a potential candidate.

According to reports, Vox co-founder Matthew Yglesias has suggested that Democrats consider centrist strategies to appeal to moderate Republicans such as Collins and Lisa Murkowski. According to Yglesias, in key states like Ohio and Montana, such approaches could influence undecided voters.

Internet lauds Kamala Harris' move to include a Republican in cabinet if she wins

Social media users hailed Kamala Harris' intent to include a Republican in her cabinet if she wins the 2024 presidential election in November.

One X user remarked, "That's a great Bi Partisan move. More working together can be a positive thing."

Another added, "I actually love this decision! To be a president for all, you should have the opposing party close!"

One individual commented, "That’s fair. Probably a good idea. As long as it’s an actual Republican - not a maga."

"This is the unity America needs. We applaud you VP Harris!" another said while commending Harris.

One person stated, "Great. She's proving herself capable of bipartisan actions. We need this. Putting your country first means co-operating with those across the aisle."

Another added, "I'd rather see more unity than more division and Kamala sure seems to want to find that unity - whereas Trump only wants MAGA loyalists."

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