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122. This is such an awesome development! Steve is an

Tue Dec 15, 2020, 11:55 PM

Dec 2020

incredible asset. Looking forward to seeing him in action more.

He earned his welcome over several months during the election with such searing takedowns of Trump and his former party.

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Steve Schmidt is registering with the Democratic Party. [View all] Nevilledog Dec 2020 OP

Great! PJMcK Dec 2020 #1

How would he do that? Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2020 #34

In some states - not Arkansas and, I think, not Texas, TomSlick Dec 2020 #60

In Georgia we have to declare for the primary mdbl Dec 2020 #88

Same in North Carolina. I will switch parties to vote against Trump in the primaries. BComplex Dec 2020 #160

same here for the Iowa caucuses. cab67 Dec 2020 #167

It's embarrassing, isn't it. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2020 #114

I forget how many states do not allow for party registration TexasProgresive Dec 2020 #158

This message was self-deleted by its author Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2020 #92

No, I was wondering how the previous poster thought he might Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2020 #95

By being so talented with... zentrum Dec 2020 #99

Some seem to think Schmidt has superpowers and a diabolical plot to betsuni Dec 2020 #103

I'm glad he is aboard... FarPoint Dec 2020 #2

Welcome Steve ! C_U_L8R Dec 2020 #3

That is some big news. madaboutharry Dec 2020 #4

I guess this means he's formally tossing in the towel on the GOP. herding cats Dec 2020 #5

The Lincoln Project & Schmidt burnt their bridges to GOP many months ago & were public about it. .nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2020 #22

The Lincoln Project aimed flamethrowers and napalm at the GOP. My Pet Orangutan Dec 2020 #77

For the current iteration of the GOP, they are apostates. BobTheSubgenius Dec 2020 #83

Yay!! We can use his intel...Dems can hire him!! LeftInTX Dec 2020 #6

In deed!! i've been listening to him on MSNBC the past 4 years. He is one smart guy. Sure he was one onetexan Dec 2020 #24

Kurt Bardella , also a Lincoln Project NeverTrumper became a Democrat a year ago octoberlib Dec 2020 #7

Ok, that's good news. I appreciate how he helped with "The Lincoln Project". brush Dec 2020 #8

Agree. i do think deep down Schmidt is one of the good eggs of the former GOP. I do believe he will onetexan Dec 2020 #28

He's already done this! Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2020 #38

Whoa, how so? onetexan Dec 2020 #134

Is it wierd that I want a weekly youtube stream of the 2 of them cooking stuff, Volaris Dec 2020 #72

It's weird, but I kinda like it. AOC may have some good, Nuyorican recipes... brush Dec 2020 #85

I think so too MustLoveBeagles Dec 2020 #131

Wow! LiberalFighter Dec 2020 #9

Also, this is a good podcast. octoberlib Dec 2020 #10

Normally, I'd be suspicious, but Schmidt just doesn't seem the type to play Trojan Horse DFW Dec 2020 #11

John Dean was a Republican, too. murielm99 Dec 2020 #150

BIG asset for us Bayard Dec 2020 #12

Wow awesomerwb1 Dec 2020 #13

He will be great for messaging, the biggest weakness in the spooky3 Dec 2020 #25

Bingo! nt LittleGirl Dec 2020 #161

Welcome aboard, Steve. I think we can work something out, here in the Big Tent. Hekate Dec 2020 #14

yay steve...one of my favs. samnsara Dec 2020 #15

A high-profile convert! Congratulations, Steve, and welcome! keopeli Dec 2020 #16

Good for him - KT2000 Dec 2020 #17

I think some had hope for the Republican Party to come to its senses some day Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2020 #41

Hey Steve! Welcome aboard! vlyons Dec 2020 #18

Even if it's one of ours Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2020 #45

Sweeet... Deuxcents Dec 2020 #19

Perhaps after Trump, we will evolve to a one party center-based Democracy, Budi Dec 2020 #20

wow mshasta Dec 2020 #21

Wow. He really has rejected the dark side. He's been sounding more and more like a Democrat catbyte Dec 2020 #23

Wow ! I had a feeling that he would stay as an independent for a while, but glad he has jumped in ! OnDoutside Dec 2020 #26

Howard Schultz WA-03 Democrat Dec 2020 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author mobeau69 Dec 2020 #29

Welcome, Steve. Glad to have you with us. niyad Dec 2020 #30

I ❤️ it. Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2020 #31

He's a good man, he will teach Democrats to grow some spine bucolic_frolic Dec 2020 #32

He's great-- SO glad he'll be one of us!! ailsagirl Dec 2020 #111

If anything BumRushDaShow Dec 2020 #33

Hes always been a democrat jcgoldie Dec 2020 #35

SUPERB! n/t Eyeball_Kid Dec 2020 #36

I guess I am on the outside-- Schmidt can register all he wants... demmiblue Dec 2020 #37

That's ok Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2020 #46

Love and Steve Schmidt... umm, ok. demmiblue Dec 2020 #51

Ok, you're right Sucha NastyWoman Dec 2020 #54

I'm with you. dflprincess Dec 2020 #94

DINOs are better than RINOs dansolo Dec 2020 #156

Watch what they do, not what they say pecosbob Dec 2020 #39

Not to mention the war crimes he defended questionseverything Dec 2020 #166

Welcome aboard Steve. And thank you for putting country above party Marie Marie Dec 2020 #40

Welcome Steve! colorado_ufo Dec 2020 #42

Wow. I have to say I was wrong about Steve. LakeArenal Dec 2020 #43

Where Luntz shines is in choosing verbiage. Depressingly effective. Zipgun Dec 2020 #81

Schmidt has shown some very unDemocratic stuff LakeArenal Dec 2020 #87

I hope he shows up around here to check out what's made Democrats fighters since 2000. ancianita Dec 2020 #44

Welcome Steve and AOC together. I love smart people like those two. nt bonniebgood Dec 2020 #47

I'm delighted, I'm a huge fan Happyhippychick Dec 2020 #48

Like most of us, he genuinely cares about democracy, the Constitution and justice. A welcome voice. Evolve Dammit Dec 2020 #49

Am I the only one worried he will try to remake the Democratic Party as New Conservative Party? Fiendish Thingy Dec 2020 #50

We already have centrists, moderates, and yes, even Dems I would consider conservative. klook Dec 2020 #56

The Democratic Party is a big tent party now. Big Blue Marble Dec 2020 #58

No. Schmidt has repeatedly said DeminPennswoods Dec 2020 #59

Probably Hav Dec 2020 #63

He can't remake a party. The party is whatever it's members are JI7 Dec 2020 #78

I don't think so MustLoveBeagles Dec 2020 #132

This is great! We can really use his messaging prowess! scarletwoman Dec 2020 #52

It's about time world wide wally Dec 2020 #53

OK then ToxMarz Dec 2020 #55

That's nice. It also shows why there are a min of 4 potential Left/Right parties in this country. JanMichael Dec 2020 #57

I say, "Welcome aboard Steve". healthnut7 Dec 2020 #61

Steve Schmidt is the best there is on messaging democrank Dec 2020 #62

Welcome aboard, Steve! VA_Jill Dec 2020 #64

This makes me smile Gothmog Dec 2020 #65

COOL! Welcome Aboard, Steve! Cha Dec 2020 #66

I forgive him now Blecht Dec 2020 #67

Welcome to the Party pal! Dem4Life1102 Dec 2020 #68

Wow, indeed. peggysue2 Dec 2020 #69

He has earned a huge welcome from me pandr32 Dec 2020 #70

I hope he uses his talent to get involved in policy and communication for the Democratic Party. George II Dec 2020 #71

A conservative Republican having a say in Democratic policy? That's desirable? Sympthsical Dec 2020 #74

Read the subject line of the OP. He's not a republican, in fact hasn't been for a couple of years. George II Dec 2020 #76

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This is VERY big news! I'm sure that many* will find it to be distressing news... NurseJackie Dec 2020 #153

Yes, he called for support for same sex marriage in 2009 JI7 Dec 2020 #82

Yes indeed. In fact, he was three years ahead of the best President in my lifetime, Barack Obama.... George II Dec 2020 #104

He's a Democrat now. Democrats support the goals of the party, otherwise they'd still be betsuni Dec 2020 #107

Interesting melman Dec 2020 #91

As I said, I "don't know, don't care"... George II Dec 2020 #97

So you don't know where he stands on anything melman Dec 2020 #100

Did I say that? He would be a great spokesperson on communicating DEMOCRATIC policy.... George II Dec 2020 #101

+1 -K&R onetexan Dec 2020 #136

At least he joined with both feet and not just while running for office AmericanCanuck Dec 2020 #117

Boom! sheshe2 Dec 2020 #121

LOL SunSeeker Dec 2020 #124

Thank you my dear. sheshe2 Dec 2020 #126

Exactly, and no nastiness. nt R B Garr Dec 2020 #123

Yup, since starting the Lincoln Project, Steve has been a loyal ally. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #129

Haaaaa! Bazinga! NurseJackie Dec 2020 #154

+10000. (nt) ehrnst Dec 2020 #164

I am happy to have Steve join the party Gothmog Dec 2020 #142

He's probably been paling around with Democrats. betsuni Dec 2020 #73

He did a pretty good job for us and for the country. Even if we disagree on some things... NNadir Dec 2020 #75

It is neither American nor Christian to nag a repentant sinner. . . DinahMoeHum Dec 2020 #79

Excellent point, pretty much what I've been saying ever since The Lincoln Project showed up.... George II Dec 2020 #106

Welcome Steve...good for you. Demsrule86 Dec 2020 #80

OK, That's Big News COL Mustard Dec 2020 #84

Yes! NOW I can finally let go of the last of my apprehension. BobTheSubgenius Dec 2020 #89

'The Republican Party was fucking Alderaan. My Pet Orangutan Dec 2020 #90

I hope we will take advantage of his mad communication skills. onecaliberal Dec 2020 #93

As an ex-republican I welcome all who come. GulfCoast66 Dec 2020 #96

Welcome! Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2020 #98

Good! Smart and experienced...always welcomed to our party. BigmanPigman Dec 2020 #102

We are the big tent party! Welcome, SS! nt Ilsa Dec 2020 #105

The real overlooked beauty of this is... Enterstageleft Dec 2020 #108

You bdamomma Dec 2020 #109

How often during the last number of years I have wished he were on our side. ailsagirl Dec 2020 #110

I have been WAITING for this! 3catwoman3 Dec 2020 #112

Sounds like he hangs out here! Nevilledog Dec 2020 #138

Bahahaha BannonsLiver Dec 2020 #113

Yes, we were Adamantly told Cha Dec 2020 #115

Rick Wilson and George Conway will be next. AmericanCanuck Dec 2020 #119

Wilson yes but I doubt Conway will grantcart Dec 2020 #139

No, Conway is an ideological Republican. Maybe more Romney type . Can't really see Rick Wilson JI7 Dec 2020 #141

He's on Larry right now superpatriotman Dec 2020 #116

I welcome Steve with open arms AmericanCanuck Dec 2020 #118

Dem Party is loaded with smart folk. Always room for more of the same. oasis Dec 2020 #120

This is such an awesome development! Steve is an R B Garr Dec 2020 #122

Welcome Steve! SunSeeker Dec 2020 #125

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Welcome aboard Steve MustLoveBeagles Dec 2020 #128

Wish these Republicans would stay in their own Party badboy67 Dec 2020 #130

Well, Cenk Uyger became a Democrat only in 2016. He formed Justice Democrats to pull the Party Left. Budi Dec 2020 #137

Another Grifter like Briahna Joy Grey and Jimmy Dore JI7 Dec 2020 #143

Yup. He's also a multi-millionare Budi Dec 2020 #146

After years convincing his audience that the Democratic Party are wealthy out-of-touch betsuni Dec 2020 #148

The democratic Party is whoever makes up the party. The ones moving things right are those that JI7 Dec 2020 #145

+1 betsuni Dec 2020 #147

I'm so happy. I LOVE Steve Schmidt! Greybnk48 Dec 2020 #133

I welcome him. His reasoning makes great sense. nt ooky Dec 2020 #135

I appreciate his serious communication skills. He is articulate & interesting Budi Dec 2020 #140

I love the fact that he gets the name of the party right Gothmog Dec 2020 #144

He mentioned the Whigs moondust Dec 2020 #149

He thinks autocracy began with tRump, I don't trust him! burrowowl Dec 2020 #151

He thinks autocracy began with tRump, I don't trust him! burrowowl Dec 2020 #152

Fabulous! Welcome Steve! Owl Dec 2020 #155

Steve Schmidt has had it with the Banana Republic Party and is defending the Democratic Party Pachamama Dec 2020 #157

hes just trying to stay on a winning team I think TalenaGor Dec 2020 #159

Bravo DeSmet Dec 2020 #162

Welcome!! cp Dec 2020 #163

Thanks but no thanks quakerboy Dec 2020 #165