In a surprising twist, former Georgia lieutenant governor Geoff Duncan has announced his support for President Joe Biden in the upcoming 2024 election. Not only is he casting his own vote for Biden, but Duncan is also calling on fellow Republicans to do the same, signaling a significant break with the Trump era.

Duncan's decision to endorse Biden has had significant implications for his political career. It led him to withdraw from running for re-election in 2022, as he felt the need to distance himself from the Republican Party's alignment with Trump. Additionally, Duncan has taken the opportunity to author a book about re-inventing the Republican Party without Trump, highlighting the urgent need for change within the GOP.

Duncan's alignment with an alternative political movement, No Labels, also made waves within Republican circles. No Labels, a deep-pocketed Washington group, had been searching for a viable candidate for the 2024 presidential race. Although the group chose to abandon their ambitions due to a lack of suitable candidates, Duncan emerged as their closest prospect. While details about No Labels' efforts remained secretive, Duncan revealed that he had seriously considered their ticket. However, he ultimately concluded that a third-party candidate would not have a real chance of victory and could potentially act as a spoiler.

In an op-ed, Duncan expressed his belief that the GOP can only rebuild itself by moving on from the Trump era. He emphasized that as a conservative Republican who rejects anger and divisiveness, he feels compelled to support Biden. Despite his endorsement, Duncan made it clear that he disagrees with many of Biden's policies. He called on Republicans who support Biden to work towards electing GOP congressional majorities to serve as a check and balance on the President's legislative agenda during his second term.

The Biden campaign welcomed Duncan and others who prioritize protecting democracy and upholding the rule of law over blind loyalty to Donald Trump. James Singer, Biden campaign spokesperson, expressed gratitude for individuals like Duncan and reassured that they have a place in President Biden's vision for America.

Anti-Trump Republicans played a crucial role in Biden's victory in 2020, with their support highlighted in campaign ads and speaking slots at the Democratic National Convention. However, some of these pro-Biden Republicans have voiced concerns about the President's outreach efforts since then. They believe that more needs to be done to win over "soft Republicans" and GOP-leaning independents.

The endorsement of a high-profile Republican like Geoff Duncan, who once held a position of power in Georgia, could potentially sway other Republicans towards Biden in the upcoming election. As the political landscape evolves, it remains to be seen how Duncan's endorsement and his call for a re-imagined Republican Party will impact the future of American politics.