Talking Kamala Harris to Republicans

Your go-to source of clips and quotes for talking to persuadable Republicans and making your case in the 2024 election.

Congressman Joe Walsh joined our 5th national phone bank to thank volunteers and give us a pep talk before speaking with voters in Wisconsin!

Thankful for volunteers like Aluna

Volunteering with the phone bank has been a surprisingly powerful experience. It’s not just about making calls—it’s about having real conversations with people who are genuinely wrestling with their choice in this election. You can feel the weight of it when you talk to folks. Some are worried, some are hopeful, but they’re all trying to figure out which direction feels right.

That’s exactly why our voices as Republicans for Harris are so important. When we pick up the phone, we’re offering something different—a chance to talk things through, to share why we believe Harris is the better choice. It’s not about pushing someone to change their mind on the spot, but about showing them that there are Republicans out here who are thinking this through too.

I was especially touched by something that happened during our phone bank this week. It was our 5th national call, and there’s a volunteer who’s been so positive and active for the last several calls—she has this really bright energy. When Aluna called in this time, she had the same upbeat attitude, but the room was all dark. Turns out, she’s volunteering from Florida and is in the path of the hurricane. She said, “As long as I have power, I’m going to volunteer to support Kamala Harris.” That’s dedication to democracy.

This election is about so much more than just one candidate. It’s about people coming together, even when things get tough, to make sure their voices are heard. That’s why we’re dialing away, sharing our stories, and listening. Together, we’re shaping the future, one phone call at a time.

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Events

Oct 16 | Republicans for Harris Rally in Philadelphia

This rally will bring together Republicans from across the country who have endorsed and supported Vice President Harris. Let’s gather in the birthplace of our nation, nearly 250 years after its founding, to show what putting country before party looks like.

Oct 17 | The Bulwark Live in Philadelphia

Join Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Jonathan V. Last, Andrew Egger, Bill Kristol, and special guest George Conway for an evening of politics among friends in the city of brotherly love.

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Facebook Still Matters

A significant share of voters still get their information from Facebook. Luckily, Republicans for Harris has a presence there, too. Join our Facebook page where we share content daily.

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THE ROUND UP

Republicans for Harris volunteer Danielle M is giving you the essential round up of news, video clips, and quotes from the trail to share with the persuadable Republican and independent voters in your life. Thank you, Danielle!

Watch Ad Here: Harris campaign drops national security ad featuring ex-Trump administration official [10/8/24]

“I worked on disaster relief in the Trump White House. Time and again, I saw Trump play politics with Americans’ lives in the midst of crisis & natural disasters. If he returns to power, it will be even worse. Hear it from those of us who saw it firsthand.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Poll Finds Large Chunk of Haley Voters Ready to Ditch Trump [10/9/24]  

Republican and independent backers of the former U.N. ambassador are far more open to voting Democratic than four years ago, according to a new survey shared exclusively with The Bulwark.

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Interview: The View  [10/8/24]

Vice Pres. Kamala Harris explains her proposal for Medicare to cover in-home health care for seniors: "It's about independence for that individual."

Harris: "I plan on having a Republican in my cabinet...You asked me what's the difference between Joe Biden and me, that will be one of the differences — I am going to have a Republican in my cabinet. I don't feel burdened by letting pride get in the way of a good idea." [@AccountableGOP, 10/8/24]

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Interview: 60 Minutes [10/7/24]

60 MINUTES: Would you meet with President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a solution to the war in Ukraine? VP HARRIS: Not without Ukraine, no. Ukraine must have a say in the future of Ukraine.

VP Harris says since Donald Trump canceled his interview with 60 Minutes, voters should watch his rallies instead. “You're going to hear conversations that are about himself and all of his personal grievances,” she said. “What you will not hear is anything about you.”

Harris reinforced that point, “I have been traveling our country. And I have been listening to folks and seeking what is possible in terms of common ground. I believe in building consensus.”

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Interview: “Call Her Daddy” Clip [10/7/24]

Harris Dismisses Trump’s Claim that He’s a “Protector” of Women "There are now 20 states with Trump abortion bans including bans that make no exceptions for rape and incest.”

Harris’ speaks directly to Millennial and GenZ voters on policy plans to help small businesses and young families [thrive].

"But the bottom line is this, I believe in the promise of America,” Harris said.  “I believe in our country.  I love our country and I believe that leadership has to be about knowing our capacity and then investing in the people."

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Interview: Howard Stern Show [10/8/24]

“That Supreme Court decision just a few months ago said to the former president you will be immune from anything you do in office.  This is a guy who said he would be a dictator on day one, would weaponize the department of justice, . . .put loyalists in and terminate -  he uses this word – terminate the Constitution of the United States of America

“Ultimately I do believe that this is an election that is about strength versus weakness — weakness as projected by someone who puts himself in front of the American people and does not have the strength to stand in defense of their needs, their dreams, their desires," Harris said of Donald Trump.

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Interview: Stephen Colbert [10/9/24]

Harris said it was important to continue to push for a cease-fire in Gaza, even as negotiations have been deadlocked for several weeks.

Colbert asked Harris about Trump secretly sending Russian President Vladimir Putin coronavirus tests in 2020, when there was an acute shortage in the United States

[Harris criticized Mr. Trump for being too close to Mr. Putin, citing the provision of Covid testing equipment. “Everybody was scrambling to get these kits,” she said.  “This guy who is president of the United States is sending them to Russia, to a murderous dictator, for his personal use.” ]

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News You Can Use

The Washington Post: Trump secretly sent covid tests to Putin during 2020 shortage, new book says [Isaac Stanley-Becker, 10/8/24]

The Washington Post: Why Trump is losing his edge among voters on the economy [Catherine Rampell, 10/8/24]

Trump probably hasn’t helped his case by pitching ever-higher global tariffs, which would probably be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices. Independent economic analyses have also found that the rest of his agenda (mass deportations, politicizing the Federal Reserve, etc.) would probably worsen inflation and depress growth. 

The Guardian: Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris and urges voters to reject Trump’s ‘cruelty’ [Lauren Gambino, 10/3/24]

“I know that the most conservative of conservative values is fidelity to our constitution,” Cheney said.  The crowd broke into a chant: “Thank you, Liz!” A large sign looming over them declared: “Country over Party.”

“I know that she will be a president who will defend the rule of law. And I know that she will be a president who can inspire all of our children—and if I might say so, especially our little girls—to do great things,” Cheney said. “So help us right the ship of our democracy so that history will say of us, when our time of testing came, we did our duty and we prevailed because we loved our country more.”

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The “Best” of Twitter

Watch Fox Clip [@RonFilipkowski, X, 10/7/24]

Ingraham: Those lying Democrats accuse you of wanting to be a fascist in your second term. You don’t want to be a fascist, right?

Trump: Yeah, actually I do.

Short 60 Minutes Clip [X] Longer Clip [YouTube]:  Republican elections official understands how a society of educated people can do something truly horrible [@Stephen_Richer, Maricopa County Recorder, 10/7/24]

 “Election denialism is a swindle—100%. It’s a swindle emotionally for some. It’s a swindle politically for some. It’s a swindle economically for some.”