A group of George W. Bush administration officials are backing former Vice President Joe Biden’s White House bid and have created a super PAC to help his campaign.
The PAC, named “43 Alumni for Biden Political Action Committee,” was announced Wednesday with a goal to “support Joe Biden and drive a mission of restoring the principles of unity, tolerance, and compassion to the greatest elected office in the world.”
“For four years, we have watched with grave concern as the party we loved has morphed into a cult of personality that little resembles the Party of Lincoln and Reagan,” said Karen Kirksey, 43 Alumni for Biden PAC director. “We endorse Joe Biden not necessarily in full support of his political agenda but rather in full agreement with the urgent need to restore the soul of this nation. Once elected, we look forward to working in a bipartisan way through civil, spirited debate on the many important issues facing Americans today and for decades to come.”
Kirksey previously served on former President George W. Bush’s 2000 election campaign and later worked in the Labor and Agriculture Departments. Other former Bush campaign and administration officials who organized the PAC include John Farner, who worked on the 2000 campaign and later in the Department of Commerce, and Kristopher Purcell, who worked on both Bush campaigns and later in the White House.
“Joe Biden called on every American to, ‘Look at where we are now and think anew. Is this who we are? Is this who we want to be? Is this what we want to pass on to our children?’” said Purcell. “We believe that a Biden administration will adhere to the rule of law, ensure equal protection for all Americans and restore dignity and integrity to the White House. This November, we are choosing country over party.”
The group did not provide the Washington Examiner with a full list of Bush officials who support the PAC upon request.
Bush himself will not support President Trump in his effort to seek reelection.
