Former New Jersey State Senator Edward R. Durr, a conservative and gubernatorial candidate, recently voiced strong criticism against former Governor Christine Todd Whitman for her involvement in the newly formed “Republicans for Harris” group. Whitman, who served as New Jersey’s Republican governor from 1994 to 2001, has been a vocal opponent of former President Donald Trump and left the GOP in 2022 to co-found the centrist Forward Party with Andrew Yang.
Durr questioned Whitman’s Republican credentials, suggesting that her involvement with the Forward Party contradicts her support for Vice President Kamala Harris. He urged Whitman to retract her endorsement, accusing her of backing “raging liberals.”
Whitman, who also served as the Environmental Protection Agency director under President George W. Bush, was among 24 Republican officials endorsing Harris. She explained her stance by pointing to her disapproval of Trump, citing his leadership as chaotic and self-serving.
In addition to criticizing Whitman, Durr also took issue with Harris’ choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, arguing that it reflects a commitment to the “radical left wing” of the Democratic Party. He pointed to Walz’s handling of the unrest in Minneapolis as evidence of his liberal policies.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, these endorsements and criticisms highlight the growing divisions within both major parties, reflecting broader debates about the direction of American politics.
