Cheney and Kennedy

 

When Robert Kennedy went against his political party and endorsed Trump, Democrat party flacks in the traditional media denounced him as a political traitor. When Dick Cheney went against his political party and endorsed Harris, Democrat party flacks in the traditional media praised him for his courage and independence.

When Robert Kennedy went against his political party and endorsed Trump, Republican party flacks in the conservative media praised him for his courage and independence. When Dick Cheney went against his political party and endorsed Harris, Republican party flacks in the conservative media denounced him as a political traitor.

I think both Kennedy and Cheney deserve some respect for what they did. Neither had much or anything to gain by doing it. Each of them would have done just fine keeping his mouth shut. Each probably knew he would be attacked by former friends, colleagues, and even, in Kennedy’s case, by relatives. Whatever else you think of them, they both showed some nerve.

It probably is easier for me than for some people to appreciate both of them, because I agree with both of them in their negative opinions. Kennedy is right that Harris should not become president. Cheney is right that Trump should not become president.