Biden's GOP endorsements: Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Lt. Gov. Duncan offer support in reelection bid

Biden, Trump campaigns Atlanta events ahead of debate

The Biden and Trump campaigns are working to energize their voters and attract new ones ahead of the high-anticipated presidential debate in Atlanta.

ATLANTA - President Joe Biden got unlikely endorsements at the Georgia Capitol on Wednesday.

"I am proud to stand up here today as a conservative Republican and endorse Joe Biden for reelection to President of the United States," said former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said.

With recent polls showing former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden by a slim margin, both campaigns are reaching beyond their party base to secure votes. votes.

Two high-profile GOP leaders made a direct appeal to Republican voters during a news conference under the Gold Dome on Wednesday afternoon, saying democracy is at stake.

"I think that there are millions of Republicans who want a reason not to vote for President Trump," said former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan.

The campaign talked about the alleged threat former President Donald Trump reportedly poses to our democracy and his embrace of "political violence."

"The nightmare has to end, and it has to end now. It's time to purge Donald Trump from our system," said Duncan.

Before the press conference, the campaign said it would underscore President Biden’s commitment to strengthening our democracy and the reasons he is the right candidate for all Americans, regardless of political party.