Steve Schmidt: 'The Lust For Power Supersedes Everything' For Republicans - Deadline - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Former Republican strategist Steve Schmidt and host of the “On Brand” podcast Donny Deutsch the Republican obstruction being at an all time high on Capitol Hill. Aired on 12/03/2021.

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1. ;-(

[Rhiannon12866]

3. I just listened to a description of DeSantis' current antics on Joy Reid's show and it sounds

Like he's taking a page from TFG's book - refusing to comply with federal mandates and attempting to build up an unvaccinated police force under his control in his state.

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2. Witnessing all they've done...I would say that is 80 percent of the motivation

Lust, money, prestige are too, oh and narcissism.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. TFG "got away with it," so they're following his narcissist example

It's all about power with them - and, as you said, all that comes with it.

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4. Of course!

This is why they fear & detest women & people of color! Sharing power means sharing profits.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. And they know that those are the demographics who will not vote for them

They want to continue the tradition of male white power in this country and refuse to accept the hard won changes that have been far too long in coming.

[SheltieLover]

8. Absolutely!

[Rhiannon12866]

9. Steve Schmidt is absolutely the best at calling out these Deplorables!

I first heard him on with Nicolle Wallace, giving the best anti-TFG rant I'd ever heard! I've paid attention ever since!

[SheltieLover]

10. Excellent! 👏👏👏👏

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7. K&R