The former GOP congresswoman said both Democrats and Republicans need to elect 'serious people' to public office.
She has also emerged as a top GOP critic of her party's direction, warning Republicans against embracing Trump's style of politics and condemning extremism in both parties.
During her discussion with David Rubenstein about the future of bipartisanship, held at New York's 92nd Street Y, Cheney said,"What we've done in our politics is create a situation where we're electing idiots.
Liz Cheney speaks Monday night at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. The former GOP congresswoman said Americans should elect"serious people" to public office instead of"idiots."She said that electing serious candidates"can't be partisan" and urged both Republicans and Democrats to reject extremes."Liz Cheney isn't holding back one bit.
Read more of her comments last night below. Liz Cheney isn't holding back one bit. And although we may disagree on a lot politically, I do appreciate this version of Liz Cheney & wish more Republicans had the spine & courage to do the same.
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