Democrats showcase disaffected Republicans endorsing Biden

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WASHINGTON • Eric, from Illinois, perched on a stool in a corner of his house with a drink in hand, recording himself on his phone in a video broadcast to the millions watching the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday.

"Fairly ashamed to say it, I'm one of many who voted for the current President Donald Trump," he said, before declaring that he had registered as a Democrat for the first time in his life.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on August 23, 2020, with the headline Democrats showcase disaffected Republicans endorsing Biden. Subscribe