Token Republican on 'The View' Finally Takes Her RINO Mask Off, Admits to Going Full Democrat
If you were wondering just how “Republican” the so-called Republicans on The View really are, Alyssa Farah Griffin’s recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris is a case in point.
It’s not just the endorsement itself — though that’s enough to raise eyebrows for anyone who tunes into the show’s typically left-leaning discussions — but how it unfolded.
Of course, no one expected Griffin, a former Trump administration official, to give a glowing endorsement of Donald Trump; she publicly distanced herself after the 2020 election, a move that helped her secure her spot on the show.
Instead, Griffin shared her sentiments about Trump’s loss in 2020: she “believed [Trump] deserved to lose” and hoped “the next four years would be the Republican Party rebuilding… turning the page on Donald Trump.” Yet, that hasn’t happened, and now she’s found herself backing Kamala Harris.
“This weekend, on Saturday, for the first time in my life, I voted for a Democrat,” Griffin said. “I voted for Kamala Harris. I voted down-ballot for Republicans. I consider my vote on loan to her.”
Her reasoning? She says she’s “worried about the direction Donald Trump will take this country, and I take my own warning seriously.” Fair enough, one could suppose.
Griffin went on to explain her values: “I’m a Christian, I’m an American, and I’m a Republican, in that order. And I need somebody who shares my values.” She continued, “I need someone who is a kind and decent person who will bring this country together.” Though she doesn’t agree with all of Harris’s policies, she believes, “today is about a brighter future.”
What followed was Joy Behar’s condescending “good girl,” as though Griffin were being patted on the head for choosing the “right” side. In any other clip, that would stand out as the low point, but here, it’s just one of many eyebrow-raising moments.
For many, Griffin’s choice to vote for a “kind and decent person” over an effective one might seem out of touch with the average American’s concerns over inflation and stagnant opportunities. And her choice of “kind and decent” may come from a perception of Kamala Harris seen on The View, where Harris is presented in a warm light that has faded for many Americans over time. Nowadays, Harris’s messaging has turned sharp, painting the opposition as “fascistic and bigoted” — with her supporters calling those who back the opposition “garbage.”
And as for Griffin’s vision of the “future of the Republican Party,” what does she want? A “lite Democrat” candidate who aligns with progressive values? A “nice” candidate who doesn’t rock the boat? Because if that’s the kind of GOP she envisions, she may as well switch parties now, as it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon.
Then there’s her line: “I don’t agree with a lot of her policies, and we can criticize that down the road.” That’s like buying a car with known issues and saying you’ll address them later — not a great long-term plan.
Harris is one of the most left-leaning candidates Democrats have presented, even more so than figures like George McGovern or Michael Dukakis, and she has made no effort to hide her stance on issues like abortion, religious liberty, and a range of economic policies. Is this really good for the GOP or America?
Fortunately, most Republican voters are not Alyssa Farah Griffin. They can’t afford the “insular thinking” that overlooks their everyday concerns — from the cost of living to putting food on the table. If you needed proof of how “RINO” the so-called Republicans on The View are, Griffin’s endorsement provides a perfect example.