Former Tea Party Congressman Joe Walsh Says Hed Back Bernie: I Wont Just Vote For Him, Ill Campaign For Him – Mediaite

Conservative radio host and former Tea Party congressman Joe Walsh reiterated what never Trump truly means in a piece published byThe Washington Poston Tuesday, stating, the word never is right there in the name.

Walshs remarks were sparked by his Republican and ex-Republican brethren, noting they would struggle to vote for Sen. Bernie Sandersif he becomes the Democratic presidential nominee.

But thats not how this works, he explained, adding, when I finally came around to saying, never Trump, I meant it. And if youre a Republican who claimed the never-Trump label then you should have meant it, too.

Walsh admitted to supporting Donald Trump during the 2016 election, labeling himself as a second-wave never-Trumper, who now believes the ways in which Trump threatens this country go beyond left-right ideology.

Despite being a conservative, Walsh clarified that he would support anyone over Trump, promising, What I can do, and what I have done, is pledge that Ill vote for their nominee. Even Bernie. He and I hardly agree on anything, but if hes the nominee, I wont just vote for him, Ill campaign for him.

Walsh ended the piece by pointedly announcing, If that surprises you, it shouldnt Because never-Trump means never. And Id rather have a socialist in the White House than a con man.

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