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George II

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35. Now. Not always.

Reply to OMGWTF (Reply #28)

Sat Oct 10, 2020, 07:41 PM

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If anyone had any doubts about The Lincoln Project: [View all] George II Oct 2020 OP

I was skeptical about them at the beginning. onecaliberal Oct 2020 #1

Then what? zipplewrath Oct 2020 #2

All I know is they want Trump gone Qutzupalotl Oct 2020 #5

One theory is they're trying to neutralize the left in our party Just_Vote_Dem Oct 2020 #6

What are they doing to help Biden Win? Cha Oct 2020 #15

You mean Professional Left and Pierce? Just_Vote_Dem Oct 2020 #18

Good to know.. TY! Cha Oct 2020 #25

You're very welcome! Just_Vote_Dem Oct 2020 #26

Post removed Post removed Oct 2020 #34

WWII example: It is sometimes necessary wnylib Oct 2020 #49

Whatever they are DLCWIdem Oct 2020 #62

I say we give them a shot before we bbq them. GemDigger Oct 2020 #7

Of course! Just_Vote_Dem Oct 2020 #8

Why is "Then What" An Issue Now? The LP Has Had a Huge Impact in 2020. Indykatie Oct 2020 #17

Nope. warmfeet Oct 2020 #31

Can we get through this incredibly consequential election first, please? We are none of us blind niyad Oct 2020 #33

I don't know that they will join us. I Just know that they recognize the gravity of onecaliberal Oct 2020 #46

They Have Already Said GB_RN Oct 2020 #51

Seem to recall a statement by LP that they will never again work Enoki33 Oct 2020 #53

They're having so much fun sliming the guys they put into power Warpy Oct 2020 #32

Sure, Democrats have confirmation bias like everyone else. soldierant Oct 2020 #59

I'm in! Mersky Oct 2020 #3

The enemy of my enemy is my temporary ally. Statistical Oct 2020 #4

EXACTLY. Thank you! Just_Vote_Dem Oct 2020 #9

I have zero expectations that they will EVER be Democrats. CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2020 #11

I think it was Steve Schmidt that said yesterday that his days with the republican party are over. George II Oct 2020 #12

They realize the have crossed the rubicon. GulfCoast66 Oct 2020 #16

Back when I was in my 20s and 30s I used to say (but this is an obsolete thought these days).... George II Oct 2020 #20

Dems care about people; Rethugs care about money. Period. OMGWTF Oct 2020 #28

Now. Not always. George II Oct 2020 #35

I am 73 years old gab13by13 Oct 2020 #37

You must not be southern. GulfCoast66 Oct 2020 #43

My first impression of the Republican Party came in 1960, Eyeball_Kid Oct 2020 #55

In my ideal world, Turin_C3PO Oct 2020 #36

The two party system is believed, by some, to be the problem. Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2020 #47

My concern is that they will. Gore1FL Oct 2020 #41

The issue is everyone can't have all of our values. But, we do need SANE people to work with mucifer Oct 2020 #56

Exactly. CrispyQ Oct 2020 #48

Trump won't be around, but Moscow Mitch will be.. AZ8theist Oct 2020 #57

They are most definitely not in favor of repealing the ACA. onecaliberal Oct 2020 #60

❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️ Lucinda Oct 2020 #10

These guys seem to be a throwback to the Republican party of the 50's and 60's Trailrider1951 Oct 2020 #13

And they were crucial to passing the civil rights act. As crazy as that seems today. GulfCoast66 Oct 2020 #21

Hah! Before I even read this I said similar in post #20. Everything started falling apart.... George II Oct 2020 #22

I agree MyMission Oct 2020 #52

About Eisenhower: luvtheGWN Oct 2020 #58

Rt.. This is grand.. helping Beto in Texas with Willy Cha Oct 2020 #14

I think most who don't like them are those who don't want Democrats to win. JI7 Oct 2020 #19

I think you're correct. George II Oct 2020 #24

Can you blame them for their caution? Turin_C3PO Oct 2020 #38

Yes, most of those critical of LP regularly attack democrats JI7 Oct 2020 #39

If we can filp 9 state house seats we can control the Texas House Gothmog Oct 2020 #23

I think they are on 60 Minutes tomorrow. kairos12 Oct 2020 #27

It feels so good to be on such a winning team! ffr Oct 2020 #29

I never had doubts about them in THIS Presidential Election. martouf Oct 2020 #30

They have been kind of mum on Amy Coney Barrett SledDriver Oct 2020 #40

There's nothing they can do about that. Their objective and priority is beating trump, Graham, and.. George II Oct 2020 #42

They don't claim to be democrats. I'm sure most support her. GulfCoast66 Oct 2020 #44

They are still conservatives. They are happy Barrett will get confirmed. They are happy with a Statistical Oct 2020 #50

Still go ahead and join the million voter phone bank and help Biden win Texas UCmeNdc Oct 2020 #45

Cheat this... czarjak Oct 2020 #54

I don't have any doubts melman Oct 2020 #61

You didn't watch them on 60 Minutes tonight. George II Oct 2020 #63