OnPolitics: Liz Cheney's "only regret"

Liz Cheney was once a rising leader in the GOP. She now says she may be ready to forge a new third party

Advertisement Read in browser On Politics Tue Dec 5 2023 Marina Pitofsky | Associate Editor/Politics Hi OnPolitics readers! Former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Republican from Wyoming, was once a rising leader in the GOP. But now, she says she may soon be ready to forge a new third party − or even run for president with one in 2024. "I certainly hope to play a role in helping to ensure that the country has … a new, fully conservative party," she told USA TODAY's Susan Page. "And so whether that means restoring the current Republican Party, which … looks like a very difficult if not impossible task, or setting up a new party, I do hope to be involved and engaged in that." 🏃‍♀️ A departure? Regardless of Cheney's 2024 plans, she isn't a stranger to splitting with her fellow Republicans. She has been one of former President Donald Trump's most vocal critics, and he has few kind words for other prominent GOP officials. Cheney, who was defeated by a Trump-backed Republican in her 2022 reelection bid, also helped lead the committee that investigated the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021. ✖️ No regrets: Cheney told USA TODAY that she's not the type to question her time in Congress: "My only regret is supporting Donald Trump." Read more here: Liz Cheney says she's ready to consider a third party, warns of 'grave' threat of Trump-led GOP Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter How a Supreme Court fight over $15,000 could doom Biden's 'billionaire tax' The Supreme Court case could have sweeping implications for how much the government can tax the earnings of wealthy Americans. READ MORE Advertisement 'Not normal times': Why the GOP primary is a referendum on Biden, not Trump Some GOP challengers are reluctant to make the race about Trump, wary of turning off voters who backed the former president in the past. READ MORE Patrick McHenry, who stepped in after Kevin McCarthy's ouster, to retire North Carolina Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry, a McCarthy ally who briefly served as acting House leader, is set to retire at the end of his term. READ MORE 4 Republicans qualified for the next GOP debate in Alabama Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie and Ron DeSantis qualified for the fourth GOP debate on Wednesday in Alabama. READ MORE Meet Cameo's latest creator: Ousted Congressman George Santos Anyone can request a personalized video from Santos to be sent to them or someone they know. That could mean a birthday wish or a gossip session. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback