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MelissaB

(16,595 posts) Fri Feb 12, 2021, 07:33 PM Feb 2021

Scoop: Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt is resigning from the group's board, he told staff o [View all]

Scoop: Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt is resigning from the group's board, he told staff on an all-hands call this evening

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Scoop: Lincoln Project co-founder resigns

Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt is resigning from the group's board amid a series of scandals that has rocked the high-dollar anti-Trump super PAC, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: Schmidt, a veteran Republican operative, is the latest and most high-profile departure from the group, which is reeling from revelations that another co-founder, John Weaver, used offers of professional advancement in a series of attempts to solicit sex from young men.

https://www.axios.com/lincoln-project-co-founder-resigns-ad554687-f2d1-4b7c-ac0c-5aa555fb312f.html

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Scoop: Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt is resigning from the group's board, he told staff o [View all] MelissaB Feb 2021 OP

Wait. What?! Hekate Feb 2021 #1

Wonder what's up? No explanation? SaveOurDemocracy Feb 2021 #2

For a summary MelissaB Feb 2021 #4

Thank you, MelissaB. 💕 What a mess! 😳 SaveOurDemocracy Feb 2021 #33

I am dismayed at this news. I always respected what he had to say. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2021 #3

I googled. Apparently there have been more resignations than his, seemingly mostly related to Karadeniz Feb 2021 #5

A bunch of people resigned because they had only signed on for the 2020 election. octoberlib Feb 2021 #24

Isn't he a Democrat now ? dweller Feb 2021 #6

Just NOT a repub...... a kennedy Feb 2021 #12

Schmidt is a registered Dem My Pet Orangutan Feb 2021 #20

Yeeehaaaaa..... a kennedy Feb 2021 #22

He has been sounding out a Senate run against Lee in Utah. My Pet Orangutan Feb 2021 #23

Shut up......Really??? a kennedy Feb 2021 #25

Rick Wilson was talking about it on 'The Breakdown' video cast. My Pet Orangutan Feb 2021 #26

He's a Democrat now MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #16

A 'fresh' powerful group MyOwnPeace Feb 2021 #7

Sounds like they'll be history in a few months dalton99a Feb 2021 #8

We will need them VA_Jill Feb 2021 #9

A group of young Democrats would be nice. MelissaB Feb 2021 #14

You're missing the point VA_Jill Feb 2021 #31

If they have to bring their issues and grift, I'll pass. MelissaB Feb 2021 #35

There are still VA_Jill Feb 2021 #37

Since he's now a Dem, wish he'd work for the DNC. Funtatlaguy Feb 2021 #10

I don't think he's a Democrat...... a kennedy Feb 2021 #13

Yes he is. Heard him say he changed his registration. Funtatlaguy Feb 2021 #15

👍 a kennedy Feb 2021 #21

Strictly a PR move to distance himself from John Weaver Mr. Ected Feb 2021 #11

This could have all been avoided if they had kicked Weaver to the curb and disavowed him MelissaB Feb 2021 #17

Indeed....but they were embroiled in a fight to save the USA from itself Mr. Ected Feb 2021 #18

+1, uponit7771 Feb 2021 #27

As I recall, Schmidt denied any knowledge of Weaver's behavior until it became public. SharonClark Feb 2021 #32

Reporting says this is not the case. MelissaB Feb 2021 #34

He's going to be on Maher tonight Dagstead Bumwood Feb 2021 #19

It might have something to do with this misanthrope Feb 2021 #28

And here comes down the house of cards so many want to pretend doesn't exist Sympthsical Feb 2021 #29

Huh. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2021 #30

Twitter followup: Rhiannon12866 Feb 2021 #36

This group appears to be falling apart. nt gollygee Feb 2021 #38

It's a war, and they're evolving. Let's see where they are in a couple of months time. OnDoutside Feb 2021 #40

With Steve talking about a run against Mike Lee in Utah, it makes sense to step away from TLP. TLP OnDoutside Feb 2021 #39

Lincoln Project's donation page is no longer working MelissaB Feb 2021 #41

Let's not forget who these people are...they may hate Trump, but they're still conservatives Tarc Feb 2021 #42