Nikki Haley recently endorsed Donald Trump despite previously criticizing him as unhinged, unstable, and a loser. However, President Biden's campaign is actively engaging with Haley supporters. Following Haley's endorsement of Trump, a Biden campaign official held a 35-minute Zoom meeting with a group of Haley supporters from across the country, focusing on policy issues.
Robert Schwartz, co-founder and senior advisor to the Haley Voters Working Group, facilitated the meeting. Schwartz noted that Haley had consistently expressed concerns about the country and criticized both Trump and Biden during her campaign rallies. Despite Haley's endorsement of Trump, Schwartz and other supporters were not surprised by her decision.
The meeting with the Biden campaign was scheduled before Haley's announcement. The Biden team approached the conversation by acknowledging policy differences with Haley voters and expressing a genuine interest in earning their support. They emphasized that the meeting was the first of many and aimed to listen to the concerns of Haley voters.
When asked about his support for Biden, Schwartz mentioned that he personally leans left of center and found it an easy choice to support Biden over Trump. However, the focus of the Haley Voters for Biden PAC is on engaging center-right and longtime Republican Haley voters who are skeptical of both candidates due to policy differences.
The working group aims to provide a platform for these voters to voice their concerns directly to the Biden campaign. Schwartz highlighted the importance of engaging this specific group of Haley supporters and ensuring their voices are heard in the political discourse.
The meeting between the Biden campaign and Haley supporters signifies a strategic effort by the Biden team to reach out to a diverse range of voters and address their policy concerns. As the election approaches, both campaigns are actively working to secure support from various voter demographics.
