Sing the Final Chorus!

D J B
Politically Speaking
19 min readOct 30, 2020
Photo by Katherine Hanlon on Unsplash

Ok. Time to tune up the guitar. Give it that country twang. Key of G. You know: A, D, G,…A,D, G , G7, A,D A D

Lyrics:

Finally this endless campaigning

is coming to an end.

My friends are going crazy

Even my enemies are all spent

Everyone is exhausted from

the lying and the fights

Take away the fat man, with the orange hair

and turn out the lights

Chorus:

I don’t want to die from the virus

But the Trump man he don’t care

He says it’s gone, but a thousand people a day

Are dropping dead right here

It’s time we had some real justice

and equality in this land

I shouldn’t need a gun to protect me

From an Alabama football fan

In his four years as President

All he did was to campaign

He never spoke to Congress

He never had a plan

He just held big rallies

Where he danced around like a clown

He was busy stealing money

And selling everybody out

Chorus:

I don’t want to die from the virus

But the Trump man he don’t care

He says it’s gone, but a thousand people a day

Are dropping dead right here

He called our soldier losers

He called the Generals lame

He blamed everything on everyone else

But he’s the one to blame

IF you haven’t voted already

As many of you have

The Republicans will try to keep you away

But it’s time for the Blue Wave

So get out and vote for Biden

He’s man you can believe

Stop the lying, the hatred and division

The world will be relieved

Chorus:

I don’t want to die from the virus

But the Trump man he don’t care

He says it’s gone, but a thousand people a day

Are dropping dead right here

(Switch to playing single notes: G,F,,G,F,G,F

There words are spoken, slowly with dignity:

Just in case you missed it, here are some real American heroes. Men and women, Conservatives, Republicans, doctors, judges and lawyers from both parties, who are now openly telling you that Trump is ignorant, incompetent, a liar, has no idea how to run a government, and usually, no idea what he is talking about, and no interesting in learning. They are telling you that they have worked with him and that he is the biggest threat to our nation:

Cabinet-level officials

• William Cohen, U.S Secretary of Defense (1997–2001), Chair of the Senate Aging Committee (1995–1997), Chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee (1981–1983), U.S. Senator from Maine (1979–1997), U.S. Representative from ME-02 (1973–1979) (endorsed Joe Biden)[4]

• Carlos Gutierrez, U.S. Secretary of Commerce (2005–2009)[5] (endorsed Joe Biden)[6]

• Chuck Hagel, U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013–2015), Chair of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board (2009–2013), U.S. Senator from Nebraska (1997–2009)[7] (endorsed Joe Biden)

• Carla Hills, U.S. Trade Representative (1989–1993), U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1975–1977) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Ray LaHood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2009–2013), U.S. Representative from IL-18 (1995–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[8]

• Bob McDonald, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (2014–2017) (endorsed Joe Biden)[9]

• Peggy Noonan, Special Assistant to the President (1984–1986), columnist for The Wall Street Journal (endorsed Joe Biden)[10]

• Mary Peters, U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2006–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State (2001–2005), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993), National Security Advisor (1987–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)[12]

• William Reilly, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (1989–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• Tom Ridge, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (2003–2005), Governor of Pennsylvania (1995–2001), U.S. Representative from PA-21 (1983–1995), (endorsed Joe Biden) [13]

• Ann Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF (2005–2010), U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (2001–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[14]

• William H. Webster, Chair of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (2005–2020), Director of Central Intelligence (1987–1991), Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (1978–1987), Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (1973–1978), Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (1970–1973), U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri (1960–1961) (endorsed Joe Biden)[15]

• Christine Todd Whitman, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (2001–2003), Governor of New Jersey (1994–2001)[16] (endorsed Joe Biden)

Executive Branch officials

John Bolton

Omarosa

Anthony Scaramucci

Defense Department officials[edit]

• Chuck Boyd, 4 star General United States Air Force (1959–1995) (endorsed Joe Biden)’[17][18]

• Torie Clark, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[19]

• Michael Donley, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force (2008–2013) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Raymond DuBois, Acting Under Secretary of the Army (2005–2006) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• William McRaven, Admiral, Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011–2014)) (endorsed Joe Biden)[20]

• Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense (2017–2019) [21]

• Sean O’Keefe, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (2001–2004), U.S. Secretary of the Navy (1992–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Richard V. Spencer, U.S. Secretary of the Navy (2017–2019) (endorsed Michael Bloomberg)[22]

• William Howard Taft IV, U.S. Ambassador to NATO (1989–1992), U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense (1984–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (2011–2015) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Matthew Waxman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Detainee Affairs (2004–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Dov Zakheim, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (2001–2004) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

Homeland Security Department officials[edit]

• Kenneth Adelman Fmr Director, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (1983–1987) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Parney Albright, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[23]

• Michael D. Brown, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[6]

• James Loy, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (2003–2005), Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (2002–2003), Commandant of the Coast Guard (1998–2002) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• John Mitnick, General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security (2018–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Elizabeth Neumann, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Department of Homeland Security (2016–2020) (endorsed Joe Biden)[24][25]

• Miles Taylor, Chief of Staff of the Department of Homeland Security (2017–2019), author known as “Anonymous”[26] (endorsed Joe Biden)[27][28]

Intelligence Community officials

• Amb. Jon D. Glassman National Security Advisor to the Vice President, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan (1983– 1986), United States Ambassador to Paraguay (1991–1994)(endorsed Joe Biden) [1]

• Michael Hayden Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) (1999–2005), Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (2005–2006), Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (2006–2009), 4 star general (April 22, 2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[29]

• Michael Leiter, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (2007–2011)[15] (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• John Negroponte, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State (2007–2009), Director of National Intelligence (2005–2007), U.S. Ambassador to Iraq (2004–2005), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2001–2004), U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines (1993–1996), U.S. Ambassador to Mexico (1989–1993), Deputy National Security Advisor (1987–1989), Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (1985–1987), U.S. Ambassador to Honduras (1981–1985) (endorsed Joe Biden)[30]

Justice Department officials

• A. Brian Albritton, Middle District of Florida (2008–2010)[31]

• Donald B. Ayer, U.S. Deputy Attorney General (1989–1990), U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California (1981–1986) (Republican)[32]

• Daniel Bogden, U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada (2009–2017, 2001–2006)(endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• Greg Brower, U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada (2008–2009), member of Nevada Senate (2011–2016) (endorsed Joe Biden)[33] [31]

• Wayne Budd, District of Massachusetts (1989–1992) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• Paul Charlton, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona (2001–2006) (endorsed Joe Biden)[34] [31]

• James Comey, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (2013–2017), U.S. Deputy Attorney General (2003–2005) (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)[35]

• Charles Fried, U.S. Solicitor General (1985–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)[36]

• Stuart M. Gerson, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division (1989–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)[36]

• Peter Keisler, Acting U.S. Attorney General (2007), Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division (2003–2007), Acting Associate Attorney General (2002–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[36]

• Jonathan L. Goldstein, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey (1974–1977) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• Thomas Heffelfinger, U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota (1991–1993), (2001–2006) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• David C. Iglesias, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico (2001–2006) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• Marcos Jimenez, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida (2002–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• David Kelley, U.S. Attorney for the California Southern District of New York (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• John McKay, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington (2001–2006) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• Jan Paul Miller, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois (2002–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• Matthew Orwig, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas (2001–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• Paul Perez, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida (2002–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• Stanley Twardy, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut (1985–1991) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• Ken Wainstein, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia (2004–2006) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• William H. Webster, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri (1960–1961) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

• William Weld, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts (1981–1986) (endorsed Joe Biden)[31]

State Department officials

• Richard Armitage, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State (2001–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• John B. Bellinger III, Legal Adviser of the Department of State (2005–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[30]

• Robert Blackwill, U.S. Ambassador to India (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Richard Burt, U.S. Ambassador to Germany (1985–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Eliot A. Cohen, Counselor of the Department of State (2007–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Chester Crocker, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (1981–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Sada Cumber, Special Envoy to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (2008–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Eric S. Edelman, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (2005–2009), U.S. Ambassador to Turkey (2003–2005), U.S. Ambassador to Finland (1998–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)[30]

• James Glassman, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy (2008–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Colleen Graffy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy in Europe and Eurasia (2004–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Gordon Gray III, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia (2009–2012) (endorsed Joe Biden)[19]

• Richard Kauzlarich Fmr Dep Asst Secretary of State (1984–1986) United States Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina (August 1, 1997 — August 20, 1999)(endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• James Kelly, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (2001–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• David Kramer, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (2008–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Stephen Krasner, Director of Policy Planning (2005–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Frank Lavin, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore (2001–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Brett McGurk, Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (2015–2018)[37]

• Kori Schake, Deputy Director of Policy Planning (2007–2008) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Robert Tuttle, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom (2005–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Philip Zelikow, Counselor of the Department of State (2005–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

Treasury Department officials

• Jimmy Gurulé, Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[6]

• Rosario Marin, Treasurer of the United States (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[38]

White House officials

• Steve Abbot, Deputy Homeland Security Advisor (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Bruce Bartlett, author, historian, domestic policy advisor to Ronald Reagan (former Republican, now Independent; previously endorsed Elizabeth Warren, then Joe Biden)[39][40]

• Kenneth Bernard, Special Assistant to the President for Biodefense and Assistant Surgeon General (2002–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• John Bolton, National Security Advisor (2018–2019), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2005–2006)[41]

• Victor Cha, Director for Asian Affairs of the National Security Council (2004–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Gary Edson, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs (2001–2004) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Richard Falkenrath, Deputy Homeland Security Advisor (2003–2004) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Aaron Friedberg, Director of Policy Planning and National Security Affairs to the Vice President (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Bill Kristol, Chief of Staff to the Vice President (1989–1993), founder of The Weekly Standard, editor of The Bulwark (endorsed Joe Biden)[42]

• Omarosa Manigault Newman, Communications Director of the Office of Public Liaison (2017–2018), reality television star (Independent since 2019)[43]

• Anthony Scaramucci, White House Communications Director (2017) (endorsed Joe Biden)[44]

• Stephen Slick, Senior Director for Intelligence Programs and Reform of the National Security Council (2005–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Shirin Tahir-Kheli, Senior Director for Democracy, Human Rights and International Operations of the National Security Council (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Olivia Troye, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor to Vice President Pence (2018–2020) and aide to the White House Coronavirus Task Force (endorsed Joe Biden)[45][46]

• Ken Wainstein, Homeland Security Advisor (2008–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

Other executive officials[edit]

• Linton Brooks, Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration and Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security (2003–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

U.S. Senators[edit]

Mitt Romney

Current[edit]

• Mitt Romney, U.S. Senator from Utah (2019–present), 2012 nominee for President, Chair of the Republican Governors Association (2005–2006), Governor of Massachusetts (2003–2007)[47][48]

Former

• David Durenberger, Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee (1985–1987), U.S. Senator from Minnesota (1978–1995) (Independent since 2005, endorsed Joe Biden)[49]

• Jeff Flake, U.S. Senator from Arizona (2013–2019), U.S. Representative from AZ-06 (2003–2013) and AZ-01 (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[50]

• Gordon Humphrey, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (1979–1990) (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)[51][52]

• Larry Pressler, U.S. Senator from South Dakota, U.S. Representative from SD-01 (endorsed Joe Biden, Independent since 2013)[citation needed]

• John Warner, Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee (2003–2007), Chair of the Senate Rules Committee (1995–1999), U.S. Senator from Virginia (1979–2009), U.S. Secretary of the Navy (1972–1974) (endorsed Joe Biden)[53]

U.S. Representatives[edit]

Current[edit]

Justin Amash

• Justin Amash, U.S. Representative from MI-03 (2011–present) (Libertarian since 2020, endorsed Jo Jorgensen)[54]

Former[edit]

Joe Walsh

• Steve Bartlett, Mayor of Dallas, TX (1991–1995), U.S. Representative from TX-03 (1983–1991) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Rod Chandler, 1992 nominee for Senate, U.S. Representative from WA-06 (1983–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• Bill Clinger, Chair of the House Oversight Committee (1995–1997), U.S. Representative from PA-05 (1979–1997) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Tom Coleman, U.S. Representative from MO-06 (1976–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55][56]

• Charlie Dent, U.S. Representative from PA-15 (2005–2018), Chair of the House Ethics Committee (2015–2017), Co-Chair of the Tuesday Group (2007–2018)[57] (endorsed Joe Biden)

• Charles Djou, U.S. Representative from HI-01 (2010–2011) (Independent since 2018)[43] (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Chuck Douglas, U.S. Representative from NH-02 (1989–1991) Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court (1977–1985, 1974–1976) (endorsed Joe Biden)[58]

• Mickey Edwards, Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee (1989–1993), U.S. Representative from OK-05 (1977–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55][59]

• Wayne Gilchrest, U.S. Representative from MD-01 (1991–2009) (Democrat since 2019, endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Jim Greenwood, U.S. Representative from PA-08 (1993–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Richard L. Hanna, U.S. Representative from NY-22 (2013–2017) and NY-24 (2011–2013) (deceased)[60]

• Amo Houghton, U.S. Representative from NY-29 (2003–2005), NY-31 (1993–2003), and NY-34 (1987–1993) (deceased)[61]

• Bob Inglis, U.S. Representative from SC-04 (2005–2011, 1993–1999), 1998 nominee for Senate (endorsed Joe Biden)[55][62]

• David Jolly, U.S. Representative from FL-13 (2014–2017) (Independent since 2018)[63]

• Jim Kolbe, U.S. Representative from AZ-08 (2003–2007) and AZ-05 (1985–2003) (Independent since 2018, endorsed Joe Biden)[64]

• Steven Kuykendall, U.S. Representative from CA-36 (1999–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Jim Leach, Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities (2009–2013), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee (1995–2001), U.S. Representative from IA-02 (2003–2007) and IA-01 (1977–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[65]

• Frank LoBiondo, U.S. Representative from NJ-02 (1995–2019)[66]

• Susan Molinari, Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference (1995–1997), U.S. Representative from NY-13 (1993–1997) and NY-14 (1990–1993)[27] (endorsed Joe Biden)

• Connie Morella, U.S. Ambassador to the OCED (2003–2007), U.S. Representative from MD-08 (1987–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Mike Parker, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (2001–2002), 1999 nominee for Governor of Mississippi, U.S. Representative from MS-04 (1989–1999) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Jack Quinn, U.S. Representative from NY-30 (1993–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Reid Ribble, U.S. Representative from WI-08 (2011–2017)[67]

• Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Chair (2011–2013) and Ranking Member (2007–2011) of House Foreign Affairs Committee, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Conference (2003–2007), U.S. Representative from FL-27 (1989–2019)[68]

• Claudine Schneider, 1990 nominee for Senate, U.S. Representative from RI-02 (1981–1991) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Joe Schwarz, U.S. Representative from MI-07 (2005–2007) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• Chris Shays, U.S. Representative from CT-04 (1987–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[1]

• Peter Smith, U.S. Representative from VT-AL (1989–1991), 1986 nominee for Governor of Vermont (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Alan Steelman, 1976 nominee for Senate, U.S. Representative from TX-05 (1973–1977) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Dave Trott, U.S. Representative from MI-11 (2015–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• James T. Walsh, U.S. Representative from NY-25 (1993–2009) and NY-27 (1989–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Joe Walsh, 2020 candidate for president, U.S. Representative from IL-08 (2011–2013) (Independent since 2020, endorsed Joe Biden)[69]

• G. William Whitehurst, U.S. Representative from VA-02 (1969–1987) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• Dick Zimmer, 2008 and 1996 nominee for Senate, U.S. Representative from NJ-12 (1991–1997) (endorsed Joe Biden)[55]

• John LeBoutillier, U.S. Representative from NY-06 (1981–1983) (endorsed Joe Biden) [70]

• David F. Emery, U.S. Representative from ME-01(1981–1983)[71]

Statewide executive officials[edit]

Governors[edit]

John Kasich

Mark Sanford

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Current[edit]

• Charlie Baker, Governor of Massachusetts (2015–present)[72]

• Larry Hogan, Chair of the National Governors Association (2019–2020), Governor of Maryland (2015–present) (wrote-in Ronald Reagan)[73][74]

• Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont (2017–present), Lieutenant Governor of Vermont (2011–2017)[75]

Former[edit]

• Arne Carlson, Governor of Minnesota (1991–1999) (endorsed Joe Biden)[76]

• Lincoln Chafee, Governor of Rhode Island (2011–2015), U.S. Senator from Rhode Island (1999–2007) (Independent from 2007–2013, Democrat from 2013–2019, Libertarian since 2019)[77]

• Jim Edgar, Governor of Illinois (1991–1999) (endorsed Joe Biden)[78]

• John Kasich, 2016 candidate for president, Governor of Ohio (2011–2019), Chair of the House Budget Committee (1995–2001), U.S. Representative from OH-12 (1983–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)[79]

• George Pataki, 2016 candidate for president, Governor of New York (1995–2006) (declined to endorse)[80]

• Marc Racicot, Governor of Montana (1993–2001), Attorney General of Montana (1989–1993), Chair of the Republican National Committee (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[81] (Republican)

• Mark Sanford, U.S. Representative from SC-01 (2013–2019, 1995–2001), Chair of the Republican Governors Association (2008–2009), Governor of South Carolina (2003–2011)[82]

• Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and Governor of California (2003–2011)[83]

• Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan (2011–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)[84]

• Jane Swift, Governor of Massachusetts (2001–2003)[85]

• Lowell Weicker, Governor of Connecticut (1991–1995)[86]

• Bill Weld, Governor of Massachusetts (1991–1997), Libertarian 2016 nominee for Vice President (endorsed Joe Biden)[87]

• Christie Todd Whitman, Governor of New Jersey (1994–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)[88]

Other statewide officials[edit]

Former[edit]

• Jeff Amestoy, Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court (1997–2004), Attorney General of Vermont (1985–1997) (endorsed Joe Biden)[89]

• Douglas Baily, Attorney General of Alaska (1989–1990) (endorsed Joe Biden)[89]

• Walter Cohen, Acting Attorney General of Pennsylvania (1995) (endorsed Joe Biden)[89]

• Lisa Graham Keegan, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction (1995–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)[19]

• Jim Jones, Chief Justice (2015–2017) and Justice (2005–2017) of the Idaho Supreme Court, Attorney General of Idaho (1983–1991) (endorsed Joe Biden)[89]

• John Mutz, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana (1981–1989), 1988 nominee for Governor of Indiana (endorsed Joe Biden)[90]

• Jeffrey B. Pine, Attorney General of Rhode Island (1993–1999) (endorsed Joe Biden)[89]

• Thomas D. Rath, Attorney General of New Hampshire (1978–1980) (endorsed Joe Biden)[91]

• Mark Shurtleff, Attorney General of Utah (2001–2013) (endorsed Joe Biden)[89]

• Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, Treasurer of New Jersey (2010–2015) (endorsed Joe Biden)[92]

• Gregory Smith, Attorney General of New Hampshire (1980–1984) (endorsed Joe Biden)[89]

• Grant Woods, Attorney General of Arizona (1991–1999), (Democrat since 2018) (endorsed Joe Biden)[34]

• Greg Zoeller, Attorney General of Indiana (2009–2017) (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)[93]

Former state judges[edit]

State judges[edit]

• Rebecca White Berch, Chief Justice (2008–2014) and Justice (2002–2015) of the Arizona Supreme Court (endorsed Joe Biden)[34]

• Janine P. Geske, Justice of Wisconsin Supreme Court (1993–1998) (endorsed Joe Biden)[94]

• Robert F. Orr, Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court (1994–2004)[63] (endorsed Joe Biden)[95]

State legislators[edit]

State senators[edit]

Current[edit]

• Dawn Addiego, New Jersey State Senator from District 8 (2010–present) (Democrat since 2019, endorsed Joe Biden)[96]

• John S. McCollister, Nebraska State Senator from District 20 (2015–present) (endorsed Joe Biden)[97]

Former[edit]

• Greg Brower, State Senator from District 15 (2011–2016), U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada (2008–2009), Inspector General of the Government Publishing Office (2004–2006)[98]

• Paula Dockery, Florida State Senator from District 15 (2002–2012), Florida State Representative from District 64 (1996–2002) (Independent since 2017, endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• Mike Fasano, State Senator (2002–2012), President Pro Tempore of the Florida Senate (2008–2010), House Majority Leader (2000–2001), Florida State Representative from District 36 (2012–2013) and District 45 (1994–2002) (endorsed Joe Biden)[99]

• Susan Gerard, Arizona State Senator from District 18 (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden) [34]

• Dawson Hodgson, Rhode Island State Senator from District 35 (2011–2015) (endorsed Joe Biden)[100]

• Russ Potts, Virginia State Senator from District 27 (1992–2008) (endorsed Joe Biden)[101]

• Kevin Raye, President of the Maine Senate (2010–2012), Maine State Senator from District 29 (2004–2012) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• Bob Worsley, Arizona State Senator from District 25 (2013–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)[102]

State representatives[edit]

Current[edit]

• Gary Clary, South Carolina State Representative from District 3 (2012–present) (endorsed Joe Biden) [103]

• Cheri Helt, Oregon State Representative from District 54 (2019–present)[104]

• John Lyle, Rhode Island State Representative from District 46 (2019–present) (Independent since 2020)[100]

• Chad Mayes, California State Assemblyman from District 42 (2014–present) (Independent since 2019)[105]

Former[edit]

• Jim Cunneen, California State Representative from District 24 (1994–2000) (endorsed Joe Biden)[38]

• Jim Dillard, Virginia State Delegate from District 41 (1983–2005), District 51 (1982–1983), District 19 (1980–1982) (endorsed Joe Biden)[101]

• Beth Fukumoto, Minority Leader of the Hawaii House of Representatives (2014–2017), Hawaii State Representative from District 36 (2013–2018), Acting Chair of the Hawaii Republican Party (2011) (Democrat since 2017)[106]

• Deb Gullett, Arizona State Representative from District 11 (2003–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[34]

• Doug Hart, Michigan State Representative from District 73 (1999–2005) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• Charles Jeter, North Carolina State Representative from District 92 (2013–2016) (endorsed Joe Biden)[95]

• Becky Jordan, Arizona State Representative from District 16 (1993–1966) (endorsed Joe Biden)[34]

• Mickey Knight, Michigan State Representative from District 96 (1981–1993) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• David Maturen, Michigan State Representative from District 63 (2015–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• Steve May, Arizona State Representative from District 26 (1999–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[34]

• Dennis O’Brien, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from (2007–2008), Pennsylvania State Representative District 169 (1983–2012, 1977–1980) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• Douglas Prescott, New York State Assemblyman from District 26 (1991–1997) and District 25 (1985–1991, 1981–1983) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• John Ravitz, New York State Assemblyman from District 73 (1993–2002) and District 66 (1991–1992) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• Chris Vance, 2016 nominee for Senate, Chair of the Washington Republican Party (2001–2006), Washington State Representative from District 31 (1991–1994) (Independent since 2017, endorsed Joe Biden)[107]

• Rich Vial, Oregon State Representative (2017–2019) (Independent since 2020)[108]

• Roberta Voss, Arizona State Representative from District 19 (1997–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[34]

• Katherine Waddell, Virginia State Delegate from District 68 (2006–2008) (Independent, endorsed Joe Biden)[101]

• Cole Wist, Colorado State Representative (2016–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)[109]

Municipal and local officials[edit]

Current[edit]

• Steve Chirico, Mayor of Naperville, Illinois (2015–present) (endorsed Joe Biden))[110]

• Matthew D. Fogel, district attorney for Franklin County, Pennsylvania (endorsed Joe Biden)[111]

• Mark Kersey, San Diego City Council (2012–present)[112] (Independent since 2019, endorsed Michael Bloomberg, then Joe Biden)[38]

Former[edit]

• Phil Heimlich, member of Cincinnati City Council (1993–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)[113]

• Joe Lhota, Chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (2017–2018, 2012), 2013 nominee for Mayor of New York City (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• Rick Romley, County Attorney for Maricopa County, AZ (2010) (endorsed Joe Biden)[34]

Former Republican Party officials[edit]

Republican National Committee[edit]

Michael Steele

• Michael Steele, Chair of the Republican National Committee (2009–2011), 2006 nominee for Senate, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2003–2007), Chair of the Maryland Republican Party (2000–2002) (endorsed Joe Biden)[114]

State party chairs[edit]

• Matt Borges, Chair of the Ohio Republican Party (2013–2017) (endorsed Joe Biden)[115]

• Pat Brady, Chair of the Illinois Republican Party (2009–2013) (endorsed Joe Biden)[116]

• Ryan Call, Chair of the Colorado Republican Party (2011–2015) (endorsed Joe Biden)[11]

• Jennifer Horn, Chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party (2013–2017), 2008 nominee for NH-02, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)[117]

Activists and public figures[edit]

Steve Schmidt

Sully Sullenberger

• Max Boot, author, consultant, military historian, columnist for The Washington Post (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)[118]

• Niki Christoff, lawyer, operative for the John McCain 2008 presidential campaign (endorsed Joe Biden)[19]

• Michael Cohen, attorney to Donald Trump (2006–2018) (Democrat since 2018)[119]

• George Conway, attorney, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (Independent since 2018, endorsed Joe Biden)[120]

• Mindy Finn, political consultant, strategist, and activist, Independent 2016 candidate for Vice President (Independent since 2016)[59]

David Frum, columnist and speechwriter for George W. Bush[121]

Jill Hazelbaker, communications executive, political campaign spokesperson[19]

Margaret Hoover, conservative political commentator, political strategist, author (endorsed Joe Biden)[122]

Caitlyn Jenner, television personality and retired Olympic gold medalist decathlete[123]

Robert Kagan, historian (Independent since 2016)[59]

Matt Lewis, political writer[124]

Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, former board chair of the Log Cabin Republicans (endorsed Joe Biden)[125]

Liz Mair, political and communications consultant[126]

• Jacob Martinez, former chairman of the Teenage Republicans, National Field Organizer for March for Our Lives[127]

Evan McMullin, former CIA officer, Independent 2016 candidate for President (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)[59]

Mike Murphy, political consultant (endorsed Joe Biden)[19]

Tom Nichols, national security affairs scholar[63]

Howard Opinsky, national press secretary of the 2000 McCain presidential campaign (endorsed Joe Biden)[19]

John Piper, theologian[128]

Jennifer Rubin, political commentator (endorsed Joe Biden)[129]

Mark Salter, speechwriter of the 2008 McCain presidential campaign (endorsed Joe Biden)[19]

Andrea Saul, press secretary of the 2012 Romney presidential campaign (endorsed Joe Biden)[19]

Rob Schenck, Evangelical minister (endorsed Joe Biden)[130]

Tara Setmayer, CNN Political Commentator, Contributor to ABC News and former GOP Communications Director[131]

Steve Schmidt, chief strategist for the John McCain 2008 presidential campaign, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (Independent since 2018, endorsed Joe Biden)[132]

Bret Stephens, journalist, editor, and columnist[133]

Stuart Stevens, writer and senior political strategist for Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign (Republican) [131]

Mac Stipanovich, political activist and strategist (Democrat since 2019, endorsed Joe Biden)[134]

Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, former U.S. Air Force captain and commercial airline pilot during the water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 (former Republican, endorsed Joe Biden)[135]

Dane Waters, campaign strategist (endorsed Joe Biden)[19]

John Weaver, political consultant, chief strategist for the John Kasich 2016 presidential campaign, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)[39]

George Will, journalist, columnist for The Washington Post (Independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)[136]

Rick Wilson, political strategist, media consultant, author, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)[132]

Media personalities[edit]

Meghan McCain

S. E. Cupp, political commentator and writer (endorsed Joe Biden)[137]

Mark Galli, American minister, author, editor[138]

Seth Mandel, conservative author and editor of the Washington Examiner[139]

Meghan McCain, co-host of The View, daughter of John McCain (endorsed Joe Biden)[140]

Ana Navarro, political commentator and Republican strategist (endorsed Joe Biden)[141]

Charlie Sykes, conservative talk show radio host, founder of The Bulwark (endorsed Joe Biden)[142]

Business executives and leaders[edit]

Mike Fernandez, founder of MBF Healthcare Partners[143][63]

Carly Fiorina, 2016 candidate for president, California 2010 nominee for Senate, Chair (2000–2005), President and CEO (1999–2005) of Hewlett-Packard (endorsed Joe Biden)[144][145]

Cindy McCain, businesswoman and philanthropist, widow of the late Senator John McCain (endorsed Joe Biden)[146]

Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital Group (endorsed Joe Biden)[147]

Christy Walton, heiress of Walmart[148]

Sing the Final Chorus:

I don’t want to die from the virus

But the Tump man he don’t care

He says it’s gone, but a thousand people a day

Are dropping dead right here

Repeat until Biden is elected.

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D J B
Politically Speaking

I have been mumbling almost incoherently in response to life's problems for a long, long time. Contact me at djbermont@gmail.com