[Music] in a surprising move former congresswoman Liz cheni a prominent Republican announced her intention to vote for Democratic candidate kamla Harris in the upcoming November election the announcement was made during a gathering at Duke University on Wednesday cheni who also served as Vice chair of the house select committee investigating the January 6th 2021 Capital assault has been a vocal critic of her party's Direction and former president Donald Trump earlier that day kamla Harris was in North Hampton New Hampshire where she discussed her plans to support small businesses emphasizing the importance of bolstering the economy and creating jobs Harris's proposals aimed to provide relief and growth opportunities for small business owners key issues she believes will resonate with voters as the election approach it meanwhile in Harrisburg Pennsylvania former president Donald Trump and Fox News host Sean Hannity participated in a town hall style event engaging with voters on various topic the event set to air on Fox news on Wednesday night is part of Trump's ongoing effort to solidify his base and address key issues leading into the election Cheney's endorsement of Harris marks a significant political shift and underscores the growing divisions within the Republican party as a prominent Republican backing a democ Democratic candidate her decision highlights the broader challenges and changing Dynamics in American politic this development sets the stage for a highly contested and unpredictable election season as both parties mobilize their bases and attempt to sway undecided voters in the months leading up to November