Biden Urges Nikki Haley’s Supporters to Back Him: ‘Donald Trump Made It Clear He Doesn’t Want’ You

President Joe Biden made an appeal to Nikki Haley’s supporters moments after she dropped out of the Republican presidential primary on Wednesday.

“It takes a lot of courage to run for President – that’s especially true in today’s Republican Party, where so few dare to speak the truth about Donald Trump. Nikki Haley was willing to speak the truth about Trump: about the chaos that always follows him, about his inability to see right from wrong, about his cowering before Vladimir Putin,” began Biden in a statement. “Donald Trump made it clear he doesn’t want Nikki Haley’s supporters. I want to be clear: There is a place for them in my campaign.”

He continued:

I know there is a lot we won’t agree on. But on the fundamental issues of preserving American democracy, on standing up for the rule of law, on treating each other with decency and dignity and respect, on preserving NATO and standing up to America’s adversaries, I hope and believe we can find common ground.

We all know this is no ordinary election. And the stakes for America couldn’t be higher. I know that Democrats and Republicans and Independents disagree on many issues and hold strong convictions. That’s a good thing. That’s what America stands for. But I also know this: what unites Democrats and Republicans and Independents is a love for America.

Biden’s outreach could be contrasted with Trump’s attempt to rub Haley’s nose in her defeat even as she approached the podium to drop out of the race.

“Nikki Haley got TROUNCED last night, in record setting fashion,” declared Trump. “At this point, I hope she stays in the ‘race’ and fights it out until end!”

Eventually, Trump did get around to suggesting Haley’s voters move into his camp, suggesting they “join the greatest movement in the history of our Nation.”

Haley did not endorse Trump on Wednesday, instead urging Trump to earn her supporters’ votes.

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