Lucid, August 14, 2024
Republicans for Harris is a great pro-democracy move because it builds on a proven democracy-promoting strategy: bridge-building, or the creation of spaces and occasions that bring people of opposing political beliefs into contact so they may exchange views and find common goals to pursue. Classic bridge-building initiatives do not aim to convert one group to the beliefs of the other: they aim to “depolarize,” leading both groups to greater dialogue and understanding.
In this spirit, Republicans for Harris is not asking Republicans to become Democrats; it is asking them to vote Democrat while retaining their beliefs. It is organizing Republicans to listen to trusted former GOP voices and to Democrats on why this course of action is the best option for America at this time.
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