Conservative Radio Host and Commentator

Charlie Sykes

Independent Commentators
Summary

Conservative commentator and former Milwaukee talk radio host who said he would vote for Joe Biden in 2020 and endorsed Kamala Harris in 2024, arguing Trump should never be allowed near power again.

In Their Own Words

Key Statements

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I just think we have to end this particular segment of American history.
September 9, 2020 · Wisconsin Public Radio
Explaining why he planned to vote for Joe Biden
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The only two candidates who have a chance to win this election are Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. By voting for Kamala Harris, I think that we draw the line and say that Donald Trump should never be allowed anywhere near power again.
October 11, 2024 · Wisconsin Public Radio
Announcing support for Kamala Harris
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It is about our constitutional norm. It’s about the kind of country that we want to be.
October 11, 2024 · Wisconsin Public Radio
Explaining why the election is about democracy rather than policy

Timeline

December 2160

Conservative talk radio host in Milwaukee

Prominent voice in Wisconsin conservative media

September 9, 2020

Said he would vote for Joe Biden

Public break with Trump in the 2020 election

October 11, 2024

Endorsed Kamala Harris

Said Trump should never be allowed near power again

Why This Matters

Credibility & Background

Background

Long-time conservative radio host, author, editor of The Bulwark

Positions Held

  • Editor-at-Large, The Bulwark (2018-present)
  • Conservative radio host, WTMJ (1993-2016)
  • MSNBC contributor
Analysis

Reasons for Opposition

  1. 01 Said Trump should never be allowed near power again
  2. 02 Framed the election as a choice about constitutional norms
  3. 03 Said the country needed to end the Trump era
Electoral Position

Voted for Joe Biden in 2020 and endorsed Kamala Harris in 2024

Documentation

Sources

News September 9, 2020
Wisconsin Conservative Voice Charlie Sykes Is Voting For Joe Biden
https://www.wpr.org/history/conflicts-disasters/wisconsin-conservative-voice-charlie-sykes-voting-joe-biden
News October 11, 2024
Conservative commentator Charlie Sykes, 2 former GOP state officials endorse Harris
https://www.wpr.org/news/conservative-commentator-charlie-sykes-2-former-gop-state-officials-endorse-harris
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