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182. Without their help we might not have pulled out Georgia. Or Arizona. Or even Pennsylvania.

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The Lincoln Project Didn't Move 10 Votes in This Election [View all] Autumn Nov 2020 OP

thay made me feel good thats for sure samnsara Nov 2020 #1

And that very well may have pumped up our own turnout. backscatter712 Nov 2020 #98

Being Republicans, they never got beyond personality attacks Bucky Nov 2020 #99

If I didn't know better I'd say you sound jealous. Cary Nov 2020 #116

Gideon and Harrison were not short of funds at all. tblue37 Nov 2020 #123

I don't think we know that Pisces Nov 2020 #2

Me either PatSeg Nov 2020 #35

Agree tavernier Nov 2020 #46

They went low so we could go high. badhair77 Nov 2020 #3

This misanthrope Nov 2020 #17

The Lincoln Broject had some very effective ads Gothmog Nov 2020 #94

Except for the "effective" part. The Republican vote for Trump went up by 3% over 2016. Bucky Nov 2020 #101

The facts indicate that you are wrong Gothmog Nov 2020 #107

They did great work, raised money, motivated many to vote & thankfully were on our side! Catcar Nov 2020 #4

Yes they did, and the OP trying to say they had no impact on the votes is ridiculous. There is no still_one Nov 2020 #9

I didn't write the article, I posted it. For discussion. That's what one does on a message board. Autumn Nov 2020 #15

wait, you posted an article you didn't write? Voltaire2 Nov 2020 #139

They didn't change any votes at all. Bucky Nov 2020 #104

Nonsense. and I guess Cindy McCain isn't helping us in Arizona either....... still_one Nov 2020 #5

I'm happy they were on our side for this election..... CatMor Nov 2020 #6

NYC was already ours. progressoid Nov 2020 #137

Arizona and Georgia are close. BlueLucy Nov 2020 #7

The fact that some were former rabid republicans I have to believe they had an effect.I SALUTE THEM. spanone Nov 2020 #8

This is what I was hearing months ago. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2020 #10

"Plausable? Here's a sample... JHB Nov 2020 #20

Yep. I don't know why, but I was being wishy washy. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2020 #21

That's it right there. Tax reform, cuts and fiscal responsibility without it being hung on Autumn Nov 2020 #26

"need everyone to pretend that all events prior to 2016 are off-limits and unknowable." melman Nov 2020 #72

Bullshit GusBob Nov 2020 #11

You can blame Trump's behavior for that JonLP24 Nov 2020 #126

How do we know that ? obnoxiousdrunk Nov 2020 #12

I agree. Honest_Abe Nov 2020 #41

Well, I sure appreciated them! captain queeg Nov 2020 #13

I adore the Lincoln Project murdock744 Nov 2020 #14

Will you still think they belong with the Dems when they start running ads against things that Autumn Nov 2020 #31

No different from those of us on The Left trying to pull the Party to Us. Tommymac Nov 2020 #39

How could anyone possibly know that? sheshe2 Nov 2020 #16

They might say the same thing about Charles Pierce. OneBro Nov 2020 #18

An attempt to prove a negative. Earthshine2 Nov 2020 #19

it's hard to measure their effect andym Nov 2020 #22

Hi Autumn. I'm not sure how they can be sure how many voters were affected... Violet_Crumble Nov 2020 #23

Hi Violet, good to see you! Yes the couple of ads I saw were good and I liked the billboards. Autumn Nov 2020 #25

They were entertaining, and stuck it to Trump pfitz59 Nov 2020 #24

I only saw their ads here. cwydro Nov 2020 #27

Maybe their own ten votes. nt gollygee Nov 2020 #28

You don't suppose rioting and looting plus the "Defund the Police" movement Kahuna Nov 2020 #29

So we shouldn't be outraged that black people are being murdered by cops and continue to give the Autumn Nov 2020 #36

Do it if it makes you feel better. But do not expect to not affect votes that we need. Kahuna Nov 2020 #64

I have found only racists are uncomfortable or angry about with the protests Autumn Nov 2020 #65

+1 million Arazi Nov 2020 #85

That shows what you know. ITFP, I only mentioned rioting and looting... Kahuna Nov 2020 #87

I changed nothing, that was the subject of your post. Autumn Nov 2020 #90

Go somewhere with that nonsense. I'm not here to play games. Kahuna Nov 2020 #100

Games? It was your post, deny it if you wish. It's there is black and white. I stand by what I said Autumn Nov 2020 #112

Goodbye!!! Kahuna Nov 2020 #120

Bye bye. Autumn Nov 2020 #128

Where is the like button for this post? Voltaire2 Nov 2020 #140

Sadly we don't have one. I have seen several posts on DU I would like to push that button on today. Autumn Nov 2020 #141

+1 leftstreet Nov 2020 #146

I agree with you on that. Their problem is there are no decent Republicans to return to. Autumn Nov 2020 #147

Charlie is still pushing the rage machine, but who did he change ? As against that, TLP spoke OnDoutside Nov 2020 #30

Your question should be what will the LP change when they run their ads against Biden's attempts Autumn Nov 2020 #33

Firstly, I have provided what they said they worked on, where's Charlie's evidence ? Secondly, what OnDoutside Nov 2020 #37

Why don't you read the article and you can ask the author your questions. I'm sure there Autumn Nov 2020 #38

I did and it's as i said. OnDoutside Nov 2020 #44

Do you think we shouldn't have tried? brooklynite Nov 2020 #32

I didn't write the article. You can always read it to see the argument the author makes. nt Autumn Nov 2020 #34

I did read it, and he has no evidence apart from wanting to give them a kicking. OnDoutside Nov 2020 #42

Then you obviously disagree with the author. Myself I like kicking Republicans, even so called Autumn Nov 2020 #47

I don't care whether they're "decent" or not, they're hitting the GOP, and that's a good thing, or OnDoutside Nov 2020 #55

Short sighted. They are hitting the GOP now, when Biden is sworn in they will be hitting him. Autumn Nov 2020 #61

And it's that type of uncompromising attitude that cost the Hillary in 2016. If/When they do turn on OnDoutside Nov 2020 #66

No matter what, this is Donald Trumps America. That alone will be hard enough for Biden to surmount Autumn Nov 2020 #68

AFAIK only one from the TLP (Kurt Bardella) has registered as a Democrat. Most have left the GOP OnDoutside Nov 2020 #78

Baloney. BlueNProud Nov 2020 #40

+++ still_one Nov 2020 #181

SAYS WHO. Were never intended for the true cultists - only Kashkakat v.2.0 Nov 2020 #43

Sour grapes from some whose power to extort Biden was diminished AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #45

Proof? Is there? I have known people who vote down ticket and leave the top blank. Autumn Nov 2020 #48

We know that happened in 2016 after Hillary was maligned by some AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #50

You know who started smearing Hillary as corrupt LONG before 2016? It sure as fuck wasn't Bernie Autumn Nov 2020 #54

I didn't mention Bernie is my post. AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #67

Yeah but everyone knew who you meant. aidbo Nov 2020 #105

Everyone knew what I meant? AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #114

Yep it's common knowledge that people on this site hate Bernie. aidbo Nov 2020 #121

And BS jumped right on that train...His mantra of "Establishment" was originated by ... Budi Nov 2020 #109

+infinity mtnsnake Nov 2020 #111

Exactly. OnDoutside Nov 2020 #56

GMTA - I had the same thought. crickets Nov 2020 #52

Or they would vote for Trump and left the top blank. Either way, Biden or blank they voted for Autumn Nov 2020 #57

I much prefer TLP who supported Biden over those who are still stuck in the primaries - Biden won. Skya Rhen Nov 2020 #59

You should attempt to let the primaries go then. Thank god Biden won. nt Autumn Nov 2020 #63

If you're talking about never trumpers, I'm not celebrating them. crickets Nov 2020 #62

I can not get over that fact that Mitch won his race. After his laughter at the covid response fail Autumn Nov 2020 #77

As much as I abhor Mitch McConnell and want him gone, his win did not surprise me. crickets Nov 2020 #89

If the republicans left the top blank, it is still a win for us. AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #69

Biden has gotten more votes than any president in history at this time. THAT is a mandate. Autumn Nov 2020 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Nov 2020 #49

Well somebody at Esquire has an axe to grind. crickets Nov 2020 #51

I still don't trust them, they are not our friends. nt Hotler Nov 2020 #53

Lulz! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #58

Moi aussi AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #70

they got a nice database of Democratic voters bigtree Nov 2020 #60

Oh yes they do. And to hear that Republicans have a place and are applauded is a slap in the Autumn Nov 2020 #75

Aw. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #82

Don't cry Honey. I didn't mean to hurt your feels. Nothing I say about Republicans is directed at Autumn Nov 2020 #88

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2020 #95

Do you ever tire of being wrong? Gothmog Nov 2020 #96

My feelings weren't hurt... honey. The "tears" I shed are not for me. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #97

Labels and actions? I haven't seen either. Autumn Nov 2020 #129

Noooo! Really? NurseJackie Nov 2020 #131

Really. I miss a good amount of posts by a lot of people. Ignore is great, I just need to learn Autumn Nov 2020 #132

I see. Fascinating. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #135

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2020 #86

that's not how any of this works. bigtree Nov 2020 #92

I think they moved some votes but its clouded by Trump's turnout In It to Win It Nov 2020 #71

Truth melman Nov 2020 #74

I have to laugh. Who would have thought picking on Republicans would be such a trigger. Autumn Nov 2020 #76

When does the LP jock-sniffing end on this Democratic site? SaintLouisBlues Nov 2020 #79

I'm afraid not. Wait till a Puke dies, the whatever the fuck it is is off the charts. Autumn Nov 2020 #84

I like the ones that say "they make me feel good" melman Nov 2020 #80

Yeah, what the hell is up with that ? I can only imagine how good the LP will make them feel once Autumn Nov 2020 #130

Steve Schmidt on Liz Cheney melman Nov 2020 #81

Whoa. That's going to be a problem. Autumn Nov 2020 #152

And who can forget this gem? melman Nov 2020 #155

The LP will do a lot for that POS Republican candidate in 2024 The woman fits every need Autumn Nov 2020 #157

And the LP defenders will never admit they were wrong melman Nov 2020 #158

Yes we are so mean not welcoming them to the party with open arms. All I know is fuck Autumn Nov 2020 #160

I disagree with Charles P. Pierce. LiberalFighter Nov 2020 #83

You are wrong yet again Gothmog Nov 2020 #91

I figured as much! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #119

The goal of the Lincoln Project was to move 4% of trump voters to Biden Gothmog Nov 2020 #122

But they're REPUBLICANS! Whaaaaa! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #125

TLP ads were always about appealing to never trumpers and Democratic voters. MerryBlooms Nov 2020 #93

LP let the rest of us know that not all Rs are crazy, Ilsa Nov 2020 #102

Seriously? Second day this bs article has been circulating Budi Nov 2020 #103

Okay, so here's a different one Bucky Nov 2020 #106

Well Berkowitz finally caught up to the Red Rosies. Budi Nov 2020 #113

I don't have to prove you wrong. Just like you can't prove yourself right. These are opinions. Autumn Nov 2020 #110

Haaaaahaaaa. That's your answer? Budi Nov 2020 #117

You do know that people on a message board, especially a political message board will post Autumn Nov 2020 #127

Awwww. Quite a comeback. He is Lying on a National publication Budi Nov 2020 #145

How about you take it up with him? There are plenty of venues for you to do that Autumn Nov 2020 #154

How about I put you in the ignore heap. Budi Nov 2020 #156

The premise of this article is wrong Gothmog Nov 2020 #108

I usually agree with Pierce peggysue2 Nov 2020 #161

I like them Cary Nov 2020 #115

Preach! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #118

They certainly cheered me & a lot of others up for the duration Hekate Nov 2020 #124

The Lincoln Project probably didn't get us many Republican votes. marie999 Nov 2020 #133

I don't know about the votes but I do know that the only time I saw their ads were when Autumn Nov 2020 #136

Yes, they are still Republicans and I don't think it will be long for them to attack Biden. marie999 Nov 2020 #142

TLP sure looks, sounds, feels like a Trojan Horse. Having witnessed similar tactics with rethugs in diva77 Nov 2020 #170

No, they're a bunch of grifters. alarimer Nov 2020 #134

How the hell does he know how many people may have been BusyBeingBest Nov 2020 #138

Republican vote for trump went up to 93% from 90 in 2016 Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2020 #143

Independents, though? BusyBeingBest Nov 2020 #144

I heard on tv Independents went for Biden. Rham Emanuel said no president can win without the Autumn Nov 2020 #163

The Lincoln Project are an organization of more than 10 ex-republicans who voted for trump.... George II Nov 2020 #148

They've done more than the pro Trump "progressives" Ninsianna Nov 2020 #149

K & R THIS ⬆️ Budi Nov 2020 #159

Their own votes certainly added to more than ten. Also, their message may have a delayed positive artemisia1 Nov 2020 #150

I want to thank Steve Schmidt and the Lincoln Project for standing up what is right about America Gothmog Nov 2020 #151

Psychologically, they were worth their weight in gold. Greybnk48 Nov 2020 #153

The Lincoln Project did a HUGE job in flipping Georgia for the first time since 1992.... George II Nov 2020 #162

How nice to pitch in and help. Autumn Nov 2020 #180

Without their help we might not have pulled out Georgia. Or Arizona. Or even Pennsylvania. George II Nov 2020 #182

Oh I think we would have done just fine. Autumn Nov 2020 #183

Thank you Steve Schmidt Gothmog Nov 2020 #164

Steve Schmidt: I ran the Roberts and Alito confirmations. melman Nov 2020 #165

So you are not happy that this group help defeat trump? That is sad Gothmog Nov 2020 #166

Very sad, Goth. On the other hand that data you included is very interesting.... George II Nov 2020 #168

I am glad that Joe and Kamala won and I want to thank the Lioncoln Project for their efforts Gothmog Nov 2020 #169

Non-Democrats who worked with us to defeat Trump are preferable lapucelle Nov 2020 #171

We're staying in the fight: to defeat Trumpism we must also defeat David Perdue. Gothmog Nov 2020 #167

Never Trumpers played a critical role in beating him. The numbers prove it. Gothmog Nov 2020 #172

Again, you are wrong-The Lincoln Project was very successful in the real world Gothmog Nov 2020 #173

So you say. I disagree. Thanks Goth for kicking my thread over and over again. Autumn Nov 2020 #174

The real world is a nice place where facts matter Gothmog Nov 2020 #175

Our worlds are vastly different, so are the facts that we accept. I think it's time so say so long Autumn Nov 2020 #176

The real world is a nice place where facts matter Gothmog Nov 2020 #177

Yeah for the Lincoln Project Gothmog Nov 2020 #178

Thank You Project Lincoln Gothmog Nov 2020 #179

Two cheers for the Never Trump conservatives Gothmog Dec 2020 #184