In a surprising move, long-term Republican congressman Fred Upton has thrown his support behind Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Upton, who has served in Congress for over three decades, announced his endorsement at a press conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This isn't the first time Upton has crossed party lines; he was one of the few Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump.

Upton's endorsement comes with high praise for Harris. He praised her as a strong leader who is committed to bringing people together and strengthening the economy. Even though they don't agree on every policy, Upton believes Harris has the best interests of the American people in mind. He also points out that Harris has promised to include Republicans in her cabinet and supports bipartisan immigration bills.

Upton, along with fellow Republicans Dave Trott and Joe Schwarz, represented swing districts and found that voters cared more about results than party politics. They believe that a Harris administration would focus on solving issues instead of kicking them down the road.

Upton is particularly critical of Trump's leadership style. He emphasizes that true leaders take responsibility, tell the truth, and put the country's needs before personal ambitions. In his opinion, Trump falls short in these areas.

Fred Upton isn't the only high-profile Republican backing Harris. Former U. S. Representative Liz Cheney has been campaigning with Harris, and retired General John Kelly has been vocal about his criticism of Trump. This highlights a growing concern among some Republicans about another Trump term.

Republican Fred Upton Backs Democrat Kamala Harris for President

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