They cite Trump’s “lack of competent leadership” and mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic among their grievances against a second term.
endorsing Democratic nominee Joe Biden for the presidency, in a rebuke of President Trump, who frequently clashed with the longtime Arizona senator, former GOP presidential candidate and Vietnam War veteran.Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images, the staffers write that McCain’s motto, “country first,” inspired them to support Biden’s candidacy.
Trump’s “lack of competent leadership, his efforts to aggravate rather than bridge divisions among Americans, and his failure to uphold American values” swayed the staffers to Biden, they write. They also believe Biden will provide a “comprehensive” national response to COVID-19, remember American’s “common interests,” avoid polarizing politics and defend the country’s interests abroad.
The letter’s signatories include former chiefs of staff for McCain’s Senate office, presidential campaign staffers, and a host of aides and other colleagues, with the effort organized by Mark Salter, the late senator’s longtime speechwriter.
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