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130. Wish these Republicans would stay in their own Party

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Wed Dec 16, 2020, 12:24 AM

Dec 2020

and quit pulling the center of the Democratic Party always to the political right.

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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

Post removed Post removed Dec 2020 #86

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

Post removed Post removed Dec 2020 #127

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