The call, which one source characterized as a constructive initial step, began with a Q&A session for about 35 minutes with the Biden campaign official, who wanted to know which policy issues were most important to the Haley supporters. Another source confirmed that the official on the call was Juan Peñalosa, the deputy political director for President Joe Biden’s campaign.
After Peñalosa left the call, the source said the conversation continued among the group, with a “few moments of mourning” over Haley’s decision to back Trump along with a recognition that it wasn’t a full-throated endorsement.
“While Trump has done absolutely nothing to gain the support of Haley voters and takes them for granted, Biden and his campaign are actively reaching out to build a coalition of Republicans and they know they need to earn their vote. We welcome their initial engagements and know they plan to do much more in the coming months,” he said.
To earn his vote, Rauen told CNN he wants the Biden campaign to “move a little bit more to the center” on some foreign policy issues and “hear less of the raising of taxes.”
Stewart Sprowls – a lifelong Republican, business owner and mom of three – is concerned about employment, criminal activity in border states and the “real threat” of fentanyl in Arizona.
As for Trump, Stewart Sprowls said at this point she is not voting for him.
“He has not reached out to Haley Republicans,” she said. “I do not agree with Trump’s populist economic policies and his divisiveness. I also strongly disagree with Trump’s stance on Ukraine.”
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