(WWJ) He has stepped off the political stage since he exited office, but Michigan's former Gov. Rick Snyder stepped back into the spotlight to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden for the nation's highest office.
Snyder is a Republican; Biden is a Democrat.
But Snyder said his decision was based on issues that transcend party affilition. Snyder added in a column in the Detroit Free Press that he remains a Republican and will always stand up for Republican values and policies, but he won't support President Donald Trump.
He called Trump a bully and said he both lacks a moral compass and does not tell the truth. More than that, he calls Trump's tax reform a failure.
As for Biden, Snyder said he intereacted with him while Biden was the vice president and Snyder was governor and he believes he's the man capable of healing a deeply divided nation. Most importantly, Snyder said he's a man who can listen to opinions that differ from his own.
Here's an excerpt of the column, which you can see on Freep.com:
"When elected to office, you do not represent only your supporters, you represent all of your constituents. That is your job. I was at the nation's Capitol when Trump gave his inaugural address. I had hoped this first speech as president would be a message to unify a divided nation. Instead, I heard a speech directed at how he would help the people who supported him. And sadly, that is how President Trump continues to govern.
Furthermore, President Trump's answer to people who oppose or disagree with them is to be verbally abusive. In other words, he is a bully.
A great leader treats people with respect even when they present different opinions. Without a variety of views and opinions, we would have no innovation or creativity in our nation. Being a bully and being strong are not the same thing. Being strong is standing up for your convictions. Being a bully is trying to intimidate those who are perceived to be weaker or a threat. As a proud nerd, I had to deal with bullies over many years; it is tragedy watching our world suffer from one."
