Are there any Republicans voting for Hillary Clinton?
Yes, during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, several prominent Republicans publicly announced their support for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump. These included:
- Meg Whitman: The CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise and a prominent Republican fundraiser, who endorsed Clinton due to concerns about Trump's divisive rhetoric1.
- Rep. Richard Hanna: A retiring Republican congressman from New York, who became the first Republican congressman to publicly endorse Clinton1.
- Former Sen. Larry Pressler: A former three-term Republican senator from South Dakota, who endorsed Clinton citing her stance on gun control1.
- Sally Bradshaw: A senior adviser to Jeb Bush, who left the Republican Party and considered voting for Clinton if the race was close in her state1.
- Maria Comella: A former aide to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who criticized Trump's rhetoric and supported Clinton1.
- Hank Paulson: Former Treasury Secretary under George W. Bush, who endorsed Clinton to strengthen the economy and environment12.
- Mark Salter: A top adviser to John McCain, who voiced disapproval of Trump and supported Clinton12.
- Brent Scowcroft: A national security adviser to Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush, who endorsed Clinton for her foreign policy stance2.
- Richard Armitage: Former Deputy Secretary of State under George W. Bush, who said he would vote for Clinton if Trump was the nominee2.
These endorsements reflect a segment of Republicans who were dissatisfied with Trump's candidacy and chose to support Clinton instead.