@CZcams Moderator You don't know history. The truth of American political history bears out beyond the shadow of a doubt that conservatives and right wing extremists always have been, still are, and always will be both the greatest villains, and greatest threat to American liberty, democracy, and truth.
@CZcams Moderator Obviously you haven't bothered to look or learn what's beneath the surface of what you've heard or been told. The Democrats of the Civil War era were conservatives, while Lincoln and the Republicans of the Civil War era were liberal progressives. So yes, the conservatives seceded from the Union, assassinated Lincoln, and formed the KKK; while the liberal progressives saved the Union and freed the slaves. And as far as history goes, Eisenhower was the only legitimately competent Republican president in the last 100+ years, going back to Teddy Roosevelt, a progressive Republican. EVERY Democratic president has been far better than any Republican president, with the only exceptions of Teddy Roosevelt and Eisenhower. Try cracking open a history book and reading about history instead of listening to those revisionist crackpots on the far right.
@CZcams Moderator Wrong. I'm spot on. It's this thing called American history, which you obviously have not bothered yourself to learn about. Since the Civil War, the two parties have swapped ideologies. It's not opinion, it's just basic historical fact. It's just like you conservatives to deny the truth of history, and revise it to fit your outdated, unexceptional, and debunked ideology. But I'll generously give you the opportunity to prove yourself. Name one piece of signed conservative legislation in the last 100 years that benefited all Americans, not just the wealthiest Americans. But tax cuts don't count, because they overwhelmingly benefited the wealthiest Americans while barely benefiting the rest of Americans, if at all.
Steve Schmidt, as always identifying the consequences of not acknowledging what's been happening. His historical perspective and his political understanding causes one to seek out what he has to say. He deserves to be listened to and his perspectives noted. He's a real patriot?
@chris bleau There were multiple recounts and over 54 court cases lost by Trump, so his election loss was validated over and over again. Even the Supreme Court thought his voter-fraud claims were bogus. I'm concerned by the anti-democratic methods used to disenfranchise voters, especially communities of color and young people. The usual GOP voter suppression occurred-- the scrubbing of voter rolls, the elimination of voting machines, the closing of voting locations, and even Dejoy's tampering with the US mail-- to keep Democrats from exercising their right to vote. The fact that more people voted on both sides shows how motivated voters were to participate in this election. Trump lost the popular vote by over 7M votes and lost the Electoral College. Time to move on.
The leader may not be decided by the president, but the leader is also not decided by ballot box stuffing at 4 am. It's also not decided by voting machines with a 60+% error rate, far in excess of any approved voting requirements (somewhere less than 1%). It certainly makes us seem like just another banana republic to the rest of the world when we can't even hold a fair election.
Steve's thought process has always been clear. He is methodical in explaining the steps that lead to his conclusions. Always a breath of fresh air to hear what he has to say. Republicans could learn something from this man. Way to go Steve!
"I'm a single issue voter. I believe in American democracy." Thank you. I served as California's Secretary of State because I believe in our democracy. I worked to make voting systems secure, accurate, reliable, and auditable. I was familiar with "traditional" methods of voter suppression, but it never occurred to me that anyone would try to dismantle the post office to prevent citizens from exercising their right to vote. I taught students that in our country, we make change peacefully, with ballots, not bullets. Listening to the collective fears of citizens worrying that Election Day might be marked by violence - incredible. Watching the lawsuits, the ever-expanding conspiracy theories, and the deliberate efforts to subvert elections and destroy democracy - and the lack of interest in the health and well-being of our citizens - incomprehensible. Watching most of the leadership of the Republican Party either participating or conveniently disappearing behind a potted palm - beyond belief. There are too many profiles in cowardice to count. A big shout out to you, to everyone involved in the Lincoln project, and to every citizen who believes that our form of governance is worth saving.
@@origamimambo545 And I can easily and unequivocally say he's wrong, offering no proof, just like Beau does since he hasn't told me why he thinks Trump is anti-democratic, it's hard to refute. As for the liar part, first Trump is a New Yorker and and a showman, so "bragging" is a part of his make-up. Second, he's a politician, and I challenge you to find me any politician who doesn't lie when it suits their purpose. "OMG! Trump is a politician who lies. Next up, water is wet." Now I can point out that a lot of his lies are either outright fabrication by someone else or they have selectively edited what he said to intentionally make it look bad. Case in point is the comment about WWI dead being losers and suckers claimed by The Atlantic. That claim doesn't even pass the common sense test. You have some anonymous source (always) saying something horrible just before a hotly contested election to make a candidate look bad. Then everyone who was there claims he didn't say it, including John Bolton who hates Trump. Nobody is willing to retract the comment, but also unwilling to reveal the anonymous (and cowardly) source. The simplest answer is that The Atlantic lied to draw clicks to their web site. Nothing else makes much sense.
@@Tampahop you shouldn't work so hard defending a one term president who's term is over. Interesting for your rationalizations but still just spouting the standard line. Thanks, but no.
"This was a failed coup. And the way you get to your second coup in other countries is by having your first unsuccessful one." My feelings all along. Nailed it. This is how Hitler, Lenin, Saddam Hussain, Mussolini, Castro pulled it off. If anyone is okay with that, perhaps relocate where this sort of politics already exists and see how you like it. As for America, let's pray and pursue to maintain our democracy. Take care everyone.
@@ZenArt2010 Hi. I was quoting and highlighting what the man being interviewed had said. I reiterated it as a warning. It's in God's hands as always. But remember, just because God allows things to happen, doesn't mean He condones it. A concept I feel some of my Christian brethren fail to accept for reasons of their own making. Pray for us all.
Lessons learned file, No institutionltital arrangment, no not even the world renowned US constoitution with all it's separation of powers can protect US democracty from a popular tyrant. That is well known i may even be quoting someone Congress did't work, thre justice depasrtment didn't wpork,.the mdias didn't work, the professional administrators didn't work, tghr courets themselves didn'rt wor=k. Nobody and nothing stopped Trump. Didn't even slow him down. The GOP covered for him thouggh theey all knesw, must have known, in any case should have knoswn better. ""But I want yoiu to do us a favor though" - how many GOP senators vorted to impeach? Zero.. On;ly the individual US citize,, in an elecction, by a narrpow margin,, saved the only p;owerfu guarantor of democrscy left in the world If AAmerca had f\zllen who would puick up tthe mantle? Euripopre? aUstraliaa? Lets not kid ourseves. TH ewoirld got lucky. ANd the gPOP in particular musttg be scorched clean with an effing flamethrower of every single last vestige of Mcconnel, The "F=reedom Caucus" and anyone in senior position in nthe party,. That or close the dhe door on the GOP forevder. And don't forget to flush. I see no grounnds for complacency, and oonnly limited bbasis for hope. A Brit typos due tto Parkinson's
@chris bleau I voted for Hillary four years ago because while I was a Republican, I'm a NeverTrumper first. I thought my party would be the guardrails to protect the country from Donald Trump. Now I disavow parties and I'll vote for the candidate and the people he needs to accomplish what I think is right. Can you imagine how great of a government we would have if people took the time to spend a day to research the candidates and vote for the best rather than pulling the straight party ticket like sheep?
@@lynndenault4212 I feel whatever our differences, the progressives, the moderates, and NeverTrumpers all came together to oust Trump and the far-right. We all signed on the a boring four years of watching government actually work for a change. We'll go back to our corners in 2024, and politely debate the issues rather than spinning an alternate reality. Country over party. Stay safe out there!
@@gl1500ctv We the People need to keep an eye on political developments every day. Between presidential elections, you should closely follow what's happening on the local and national level. Vote in your local and state elections. Then put pressure on your elected representatives to carry out legislative actions that support their constituency.
@chris bleau , I dont think you're a very good listener. You didn't listen to Steve Schmidt when he said out loud why he switched. And you didn't listen to Donald Trump for the last five years if you thought voting for him was a good idea. Actually, I take that back, voting for Trump shows not that you are a bad listener but that you are a fool.
The Democratic party will benefit enormously from Steve's wealth of talent and honest integrity cheers Steve I'm English I live in London but I know fascist bullies when I see them. You are an honest man and a brave and staunch defender of your constitution
Not true. Did any of you learn Civics in high school? We are not a democracy. We are a democratic republic. We elect people who make the rules. If you want to figure out why things are going so wrong, don't look at Trump. He's just one man with very limited political power. Instead look at who WE voted for, 100 Senators and 435 Representatives who DO HAVE the power to make laws. At last count, the Congressional approval rate was in the low 20's while Trump's approval rating was about 40%. Imagine that, and you just have to look at all of the failure with the legislators to agree on a reasonable Covid-19 relief bill. Please don't say the last attempt at $900 billion with only $600 for the average Joe was reasonable. It's just too funny. As much as Democrats love to say "Think of the kids," they really don't care. They will sell out our kids future for generations to come for a little slice of pie today.
@@Tampahop O k --- The repubs have been split into parties. 1. The autocratic party which is run by Kevin Mc Carthy and 2 . The conservative party that is lead by Liz Chaney . That is the new prism to view the REPUBLICANS . When 126 repubs signed that CRAZY document that came out of Texas , to have votes thrown out , they sent a signal of HATE for the USA democracy. There is democracy in the USA. Repubs are totally trying to change the fabric of the USA democracy. Pulling one thread at a time. Trump is done and gone and finished ànd delusional and a horrible human. Democrats are PRO democracy. The Trump coup FAILED !! WHY ?? Because USA citizens that honor 13 generations of blood ,sweat and tears , preserved what out ancestors fought for is to have. MOVING forward , Democrats will have to vote in full force to combat the anti democracy belief and behavior that YOU represent and speak of. See you on the 4th of July.
@@Tampahop Biden will be a great bridge to unite this country. We need to Learn to respect our vast cultural and religious diversity. Welcoming the best professionals from other countries has made us a better nation. It’s called the human family!
@@bhappy5510 A Social Democracy is in the horizon. Our present capitalism on steroids is unsustainable. USA will revisit its Golden Years once we grow a heart, and put people first over corporations. Empathy over greed. National pride over personal power. Our leaders need to be moral leaders as much as economic world leaders. We need to look up to them. Shining examples to our youth.
Being a moderate democrat I always secretly admired the ruthlessness of the republican stradigists. Standing outside the political ring I believed the Democrats had integrity but rarely delivered a good knock out punch . Now we have a skillful opponent on our side.
We need to bring in a couple more of those Lincoln Project bomb-throwers and turn them loose. I've always said the way to destroy Trump was to laugh at him, and encourage others to do the same. Constantly, and in the public arena, not just once a week on SNL and the late-night talk shows. It's not so much a matter of embarrassing or shaming them (both are impossible), but of breaking the spell they have on their base -- certainly destroying any remaining allure they may hold for Independents. Maybe a new conservative party could be built around Romney and the LP alums?
There is no such a thing as a "moderate Democrat". It would be like being only a little pregnant. Democrats are plain socialist. "Do as I say, not as I do" ... as Obama explains in his last book.
It's always refreshing to hear an honest person telling the truth as best he knows it. Welcome to the Democratic party! Like Leonard Cohen said, "Democracy is coming to the USA!"
Steve Schmidt, the lord of outrage and the voice of truth. Thank you Mr Schmidt. You stay home for me, and I'll go to work for you. I hope I never see you. ♡ Nurse Carolyn
Welcome to the Democratic party, Steve. I am sure we will have ideological differences now and then but it's a big tent. If you can coax the few sane people still remaining n the GOP to jump ship and join us, we can make room. PS. Not John Bolton, though. Can't have vipers in the tent.
Somewhere anyway. I could listen to him all day. On the other hand, if he went mainstream then you have to make a network happy & their advertisers. You can't really be true to yourself. I really like to listen to him because nobody owns him or his words. I have a lot of respect for him and a few others that didn't drink the KoolAid .
I don't understand how such a brilliant man could have swallowed the garbage for so long, but I'm glad he's with us now. He speaks directly to the point.
Yes, they dismiss Krebs (a Republican appointed by Trump), Barr (a Trump loyalist), Christie (a long time friend and supporter of Trump), Trump appointed judges... by any excuse necessary. From Never Trumper to RINO to deep state to mental illness... whatever device that will allow them to keep Trump as their sole source of Truth.. The only people suffering from Trump derangement Syndrome are Trump's followers - people who have sold their souls and the US to a conman.
The main point is the Republican Party doesn’t exist anymore. Principled individuals can choose to be an independent or move over to the Democratic Party. Mr. Schmidt’s option was obviously made after much consideration and soul searching.
Steve Schmidt thank you for standing up to corrupt bullies , they have to be punished. This has been exhausting looking forward to some calmer days Jan 20 21
Steve, I remember watching you on Chris Matthewes show when your Dad had just passed away. At the end of the segment he gave you his condolences on air and you looked so moved that someone would do that. i think at that time, I saw a major change in your politics. Empathy is a good thing.
_"... the pro-democracy side of this coalition can never again lose a Presidential election to the pro-autocracy side because we may not have another election after that one."_ That should be keeping true Americans awake at night.
A big tumb up to Steve for standing up for democracy. A billion thanks for speaking out against lies and for being a patriot. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽👌👌💙💙💙💙💙💙✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽👌👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍
steve schmidt, you are a wise, intelligent and decent human being. so glad you are a democrat now, i believe your perspective is that much more enlightening because of your background. we are grateful for you and your voice.
Thanks Steve, and I'll be following your lead. I'm done with the GOP! Enough is enough. I kept hoping they would remember that this isn't about Trump, it's about America, but they never did. 🤷🏼♀️ I'm ashamed of the GOP and embarrassed by them.
This is absolutely incredible and as a confused Republican. I am taken by surprise but not surprised. Everything that I heard I agree with and I can say that I am glad that he spoken up this way. It is true there is only one party for Democracy in America now and that is the Democrat Party.
How sad it has to be for Steve Schmidt to have to make that decision to leave His Party When His Life has been Devoted to The Republican Party That Now is Gone⁉️ I Love Lincoln Project that He Created along with The Others to Save Our Democracy & Helped Elect Biden ....I am a Progressive Democrat & Am Very Greatful To Him
As a Canadian I can only say that I am so relieved there are Americans (true patriots) speaking out. Steve Schmidt is absolutely the best!!!! Can’t say enough about him in praise.
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Even a former Republican calls it sedition. Treason is as treason does.
Is he an eisenhower republican? Ike was the last real republican.
@CZcams Moderator You don't know history. The truth of American political history bears out beyond the shadow of a doubt that conservatives and right wing extremists always have been, still are, and always will be both the greatest villains, and greatest threat to American liberty, democracy, and truth.
@CZcams Moderator Obviously you haven't bothered to look or learn what's beneath the surface of what you've heard or been told. The Democrats of the Civil War era were conservatives, while Lincoln and the Republicans of the Civil War era were liberal progressives. So yes, the conservatives seceded from the Union, assassinated Lincoln, and formed the KKK; while the liberal progressives saved the Union and freed the slaves. And as far as history goes, Eisenhower was the only legitimately competent Republican president in the last 100+ years, going back to Teddy Roosevelt, a progressive Republican. EVERY Democratic president has been far better than any Republican president, with the only exceptions of Teddy Roosevelt and Eisenhower. Try cracking open a history book and reading about history instead of listening to those revisionist crackpots on the far right.
@CZcams Moderator Wrong. I'm spot on. It's this thing called American history, which you obviously have not bothered yourself to learn about. Since the Civil War, the two parties have swapped ideologies. It's not opinion, it's just basic historical fact. It's just like you conservatives to deny the truth of history, and revise it to fit your outdated, unexceptional, and debunked ideology. But I'll generously give you the opportunity to prove yourself. Name one piece of signed conservative legislation in the last 100 years that benefited all Americans, not just the wealthiest Americans. But tax cuts don't count, because they overwhelmingly benefited the wealthiest Americans while barely benefiting the rest of Americans, if at all.
Lincoln Project keep those ads coming!😁👍
I agree with Steve Schmidt: The biggest and single issue today in America is democracy.
Steve Schmidt, as always identifying the consequences of not acknowledging what's been happening. His historical perspective and his political understanding causes one to seek out what he has to say. He deserves to be listened to and his perspectives noted. He's a real patriot?
@chris bleau lolol Georgia had 2 signature checks per mail in ballot stfu 🙄
@chris bleau There were multiple recounts and over 54 court cases lost by Trump, so his election loss was validated over and over again. Even the Supreme Court thought his voter-fraud claims were bogus. I'm concerned by the anti-democratic methods used to disenfranchise voters, especially communities of color and young people. The usual GOP voter suppression occurred-- the scrubbing of voter rolls, the elimination of voting machines, the closing of voting locations, and even Dejoy's tampering with the US mail-- to keep Democrats from exercising their right to vote. The fact that more people voted on both sides shows how motivated voters were to participate in this election. Trump lost the popular vote by over 7M votes and lost the Electoral College. Time to move on.
I'm sure I disagree with him on a lot of things but he got this one exactly right.
@El Raton We were definitely wiser and more prepared this time around. Voter turnout was key.
Congratulations Steve on becoming a Democrat! Glad to have you. I enjoy watching and listening to you.
Thanks so much Steve Schmidt for joining our party!! We need and love you!!
In the US, the people "get to decide who our leader is"; not the president. Love this comment from Mr. Schmidt! Right on!
The leader may not be decided by the president, but the leader is also not decided by ballot box stuffing at 4 am. It's also not decided by voting machines with a 60+% error rate, far in excess of any approved voting requirements (somewhere less than 1%). It certainly makes us seem like just another banana republic to the rest of the world when we can't even hold a fair election.
I’ve also heard him say that voters choose their leader, not the leader chooses which votes will be counted (looking at you, Putin)!
Steve is a worthless piece of trash 😆 Quid pro quo Joe never won a Dame thing.
@@Tampahop we held a fair election. Too much koolaid will rot your teeth and make you fat. Get your head out of the sand.
Biden said that to in the following days after election day.
I find myself agreeing with Schmidt all the time.
75% of the time.
I share his worry about democracy being in danger 100%.
You admit that shit in public?
I'm not surprised he's left the Republican Party.
It's almost scary, isn't it.
WELCOME STEVE!!!!! We love you! You are a gentleman and a scholar. The Republican Party doesn’t deserve you. God bless you.
Steve's thought process has always been clear. He is methodical in explaining the steps that lead to his conclusions. Always a breath of fresh air to hear what he has to say. Republicans could learn something from this man. Way to go Steve!
Mr. Shmidt---an American HERO!
HOW TRUE YOU ARE WISH MORE PEOPLE COULD HEAR WHAT YOU ARE SAYING STEVE
I don’t think it would matter. A certain segment only here what they want to believe.
He is a dummy
@@randycouch2769 - he is *way* smarter than you are.
I turned in my Republican Party affiliation in 2016 after more than 20 years.
Steve has always been a thoughtful guy. But I am impressed on how he has evolved as a great thinker
he sees the way of evil
Steve keep those great Lincoln Project Ads coming!👍😁
I think he's always been a great thinker, but in these horrible times that we find ourselves in, he's really found his voice.
"I'm a single issue voter. I believe in American democracy."
Thank you. I served as California's Secretary of State because I believe in our democracy. I worked to make voting systems secure, accurate, reliable, and auditable. I was familiar with "traditional" methods of voter suppression, but it never occurred to me that anyone would try to dismantle the post office to prevent citizens from exercising their right to vote.
I taught students that in our country, we make change peacefully, with ballots, not bullets. Listening to the collective fears of citizens worrying that Election Day might be marked by violence - incredible.
Watching the lawsuits, the ever-expanding conspiracy theories, and the deliberate efforts to subvert elections and destroy democracy - and the lack of interest in the health and well-being of our citizens - incomprehensible.
Watching most of the leadership of the Republican Party either participating or conveniently disappearing behind a potted palm - beyond belief. There are too many profiles in cowardice to count.
A big shout out to you, to everyone involved in the Lincoln project, and to every citizen who believes that our form of governance is worth saving.
Common Sense Cat, you write beautifully. That was what this election was about Democracy or Autocracy and I, for one voted for Democracy.
Good on you, Steve. You're a decent man.
He's a decent man, and totally naive. He only examines the flaws of one side.
He is disgusting.
@@Tampahop That's what you think. He's examined both sides and found the Trumpist party is anti democracy, lead by a liar.
@@origamimambo545 And I can easily and unequivocally say he's wrong, offering no proof, just like Beau does since he hasn't told me why he thinks Trump is anti-democratic, it's hard to refute. As for the liar part, first Trump is a New Yorker and and a showman, so "bragging" is a part of his make-up. Second, he's a politician, and I challenge you to find me any politician who doesn't lie when it suits their purpose.
"OMG! Trump is a politician who lies. Next up, water is wet."
Now I can point out that a lot of his lies are either outright fabrication by someone else or they have selectively edited what he said to intentionally make it look bad. Case in point is the comment about WWI dead being losers and suckers claimed by The Atlantic. That claim doesn't even pass the common sense test. You have some anonymous source (always) saying something horrible just before a hotly contested election to make a candidate look bad. Then everyone who was there claims he didn't say it, including John Bolton who hates Trump. Nobody is willing to retract the comment, but also unwilling to reveal the anonymous (and cowardly) source. The simplest answer is that The Atlantic lied to draw clicks to their web site. Nothing else makes much sense.
@@Tampahop you shouldn't work so hard defending a one term president who's term is over. Interesting for your rationalizations but still just spouting the standard line.
Thanks, but no.
"This was a failed coup. And the way you get to your second coup in other countries is by having your first unsuccessful one." My feelings all along. Nailed it. This is how Hitler, Lenin, Saddam Hussain, Mussolini, Castro pulled it off. If anyone is okay with that, perhaps relocate where this sort of politics already exists and see how you like it. As for America, let's pray and pursue to maintain our democracy. Take care everyone.
Absolutely, but be careful saying it’s failed.......he still has 3 weeks to pull more desperate nonsense. I won’t feel comfortable until January 21st.
Your 'democracy' is ruled by a small Corporate Elite. You don't have Democracy.
@@mikec4845 You're wrong. Our democracy is 80 million strong. Thank you very much.!!!
@@ZenArt2010 Hi. I was quoting and highlighting what the man being interviewed had said. I reiterated it as a warning. It's in God's hands as always. But remember, just because God allows things to happen, doesn't mean He condones it. A concept I feel some of my Christian brethren fail to accept for reasons of their own making. Pray for us all.
Lessons learned file, No institutionltital arrangment, no not even the world renowned US constoitution with all it's separation of powers can protect US democracty from a popular tyrant. That is well known i may even be quoting someone
Congress did't work, thre justice depasrtment didn't wpork,.the mdias didn't work, the professional administrators didn't work, tghr courets themselves didn'rt wor=k.
Nobody and nothing stopped Trump. Didn't even slow him down. The GOP covered for him thouggh theey all knesw, must have known, in any case should have knoswn better. ""But I want yoiu to do us a favor though" - how many GOP senators vorted to impeach? Zero..
On;ly the individual US citize,, in an elecction, by a narrpow margin,, saved the only p;owerfu guarantor of democrscy left in the world If AAmerca had f\zllen who would puick up tthe mantle? Euripopre? aUstraliaa? Lets not kid ourseves. TH ewoirld got lucky. ANd the gPOP in particular musttg be scorched clean with an effing flamethrower of every single last vestige of Mcconnel, The "F=reedom Caucus" and anyone in senior position in nthe party,. That or close the dhe door on the GOP forevder. And don't forget to flush.
I see no grounnds for complacency, and oonnly limited bbasis for hope.
A Brit
typos due tto Parkinson's
Just changed my party affiliation from (R) to (I) yesterday. Good riddance.
Why not Democratic or make another party? Dems need support now to save democracy.
@chris bleau I voted for Hillary four years ago because while I was a Republican, I'm a NeverTrumper first. I thought my party would be the guardrails to protect the country from Donald Trump. Now I disavow parties and I'll vote for the candidate and the people he needs to accomplish what I think is right. Can you imagine how great of a government we would have if people took the time to spend a day to research the candidates and vote for the best rather than pulling the straight party ticket like sheep?
@@lynndenault4212 I feel whatever our differences, the progressives, the moderates, and NeverTrumpers all came together to oust Trump and the far-right.
We all signed on the a boring four years of watching government actually work for a change. We'll go back to our corners in 2024, and politely debate the issues rather than spinning an alternate reality. Country over party. Stay safe out there!
@@gl1500ctv
We the People need to keep an eye on political developments every day. Between presidential elections, you should closely follow what's happening on the local and national level. Vote in your local and state elections. Then put pressure on your elected representatives to carry out legislative actions that support their constituency.
@chris bleau , I dont think you're a very good listener. You didn't listen to Steve Schmidt when he said out loud why he switched. And you didn't listen to Donald Trump for the last five years if you thought voting for him was a good idea. Actually, I take that back, voting for Trump shows not that you are a bad listener but that you are a fool.
The Democratic party will benefit enormously from Steve's wealth of talent and honest integrity cheers Steve I'm English I live in London but I know fascist bullies when I see them. You are an honest man and a brave and staunch defender of your constitution
Steve, nobody has said it better than you just did! Indeed, this election wasn’t about GOP vs DEM, it’s was about democracy or not.
So true 💯💯
Not true. Did any of you learn Civics in high school? We are not a democracy. We are a democratic republic. We elect people who make the rules. If you want to figure out why things are going so wrong, don't look at Trump. He's just one man with very limited political power. Instead look at who WE voted for, 100 Senators and 435 Representatives who DO HAVE the power to make laws. At last count, the Congressional approval rate was in the low 20's while Trump's approval rating was about 40%. Imagine that, and you just have to look at all of the failure with the legislators to agree on a reasonable Covid-19 relief bill. Please don't say the last attempt at $900 billion with only $600 for the average Joe was reasonable. It's just too funny. As much as Democrats love to say "Think of the kids," they really don't care. They will sell out our kids future for generations to come for a little slice of pie today.
@@Tampahop
O k --- The repubs have been split into parties. 1. The autocratic party which is run by Kevin Mc Carthy and 2 . The conservative party that is lead by Liz Chaney . That is the new prism to view the REPUBLICANS . When 126 repubs signed that CRAZY document that came out of Texas , to have votes thrown out , they sent a signal of HATE for the USA democracy. There is democracy in the USA. Repubs are totally trying to change the fabric of the USA democracy. Pulling one thread at a time. Trump is done and gone and finished ànd delusional and a horrible human. Democrats are PRO democracy. The Trump coup FAILED !!
WHY ?? Because USA citizens that honor 13 generations of blood ,sweat and tears , preserved what out ancestors fought for is to have.
MOVING forward , Democrats will have to vote in full force to combat the anti democracy belief and behavior that YOU represent and speak of. See you on the 4th of July.
@@Tampahop Biden will be a great bridge to unite this country. We need to Learn to respect our vast cultural and religious diversity. Welcoming the best professionals from other countries has made us a better nation. It’s called the human family!
@@bhappy5510 A Social Democracy is in the horizon. Our present capitalism on steroids is unsustainable. USA will revisit its Golden Years once we grow a heart, and put people first over corporations. Empathy over greed. National pride over personal power. Our leaders need to be moral leaders as much as economic world leaders. We need to look up to them. Shining examples to our youth.
Steve drew that contrast between the respective natures of the protests/riots so well.
He is so politically wise. Amazing.
Steve Schmidt is right on point in my opinion, and what he is saying should scare everyone into reality....
Being a moderate democrat I always secretly admired the ruthlessness of the republican stradigists. Standing outside the political ring I believed the Democrats had integrity but rarely delivered a good knock out punch . Now we have a skillful opponent on our side.
We need to bring in a couple more of those Lincoln Project bomb-throwers and turn them loose. I've always said the way to destroy Trump was to laugh at him, and encourage others to do the same. Constantly, and in the public arena, not just once a week on SNL and the late-night talk shows. It's not so much a matter of embarrassing or shaming them (both are impossible), but of breaking the spell they have on their base -- certainly destroying any remaining allure they may hold for Independents. Maybe a new conservative party could be built around Romney and the LP alums?
There is no such a thing as a "moderate Democrat". It would be like being only a little pregnant. Democrats are plain socialist. "Do as I say, not as I do" ... as Obama explains in his last book.
Straight truth!!! GEORGIA PLEASE GET OUT AND VOTE💙💙💙
They did👍😁🇺🇸💙💙💙
With age comes wisdom. Welcome aboard, Steve.🙋♂️
He's so intelligent. I'm glad he's come over to the Democrat side.
Biden and Harris hate the police and love the BLM thugs! Waters fake impeachment failed!
He's very intelligent. That's why I'm not surprised...
Trump poops in bed and eats raw potatoes 🥔🥔🥔!!!😂
@@Krisowy
Is harris good on her knees??
@@Krisowy. Time to cut off your welfare! Real Americans are tired of paying for you!
Schmidt is the man! Bravo Sir!
It's always refreshing to hear an honest person telling the truth as best he knows it. Welcome to the Democratic party! Like Leonard Cohen said, "Democracy is coming to the USA!"
OMG thank you Mr. Schmidt!
Always spot on! Glad to have you as an ally. You know how to bring the fight!
Welcome Steve Schmidt , just WELCOME !
Steve Schmidt, the lord of outrage and the voice of truth. Thank you Mr Schmidt. You stay home for me, and I'll go to work for you. I hope I never see you. ♡ Nurse Carolyn
Welcome to the Democratic party, Steve. I am sure we will have ideological differences now and then but it's a big tent. If you can coax the few sane people still remaining n the GOP to jump ship and join us, we can make room.
PS. Not John Bolton, though. Can't have vipers in the tent.
No one wants the warmonger Bolton
Yes! It's a very big tent!
No John Schmidt evil!!!
Steve Schmidt is amazing.
Steve deserves his own show on MSNBC.
He could be the next Joe Scarborough!
@@Akira-ss6cm Joe Scarborough and Son?
Somewhere anyway. I could listen to him all day. On the other hand, if he went mainstream then you have to make a network happy & their advertisers. You can't really be true to yourself. I really like to listen to him because nobody owns him or his words. I have a lot of respect for him and a few others that didn't drink the KoolAid .
Keith olberman!!!
Puke.
I hope that message gets through to most of the nation; this has been my fear since Trump’s campaign began in 2015.
❤ we need people like Mr. Schmidt to defend democracy
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I don't understand how such a brilliant man could have swallowed the garbage for so long, but I'm glad he's with us now. He speaks directly to the point.
@chris bleau , Trump is Sarah Palin times 100 minus the belief in Democracy and the Constitution.
I love this guys mind. I have always had a lot of respect for him even during John McCains campaign.
Welcome. When I heard your decision, I flashed on Lincoln himself in heaven applauding you. Welcome.
He's on our team!
Steve Schmidt..... I LOVE YOU❣💋💋💋👏👏👏👏👏👏💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸
From Phoenix Arizona, Welcome Steve. I too remember Chris Matthews and Steve Schmidt together. It was moving.
welcome to the party Steve
Welcome aboard, Mr. Schmidt.
Mr. Schmidt, THANK YOU for your service to the Republic. You are appreciated!
Welcome my brother
Steve Schmidt is speaking facts but too many are too wrapped up in their own stuff to see it ;o(
Yes, they dismiss Krebs (a Republican appointed by Trump), Barr (a Trump loyalist), Christie (a long time friend and supporter of Trump), Trump appointed judges... by any excuse necessary. From Never Trumper to RINO to deep state to mental illness... whatever device that will allow them to keep Trump as their sole source of Truth.. The only people suffering from Trump derangement Syndrome are Trump's followers - people who have sold their souls and the US to a conman.
Succinctly put.
Also, “ignorance brings chaos not knowledge “. -Lucy
We should all be publicly thanking everyone from The e Lincoln
This Democrat proudly welcomes you Steve!
RIGHT ON STEVE LUV YA MAN
The main point is the Republican Party doesn’t exist anymore. Principled individuals can choose to be an independent or move over to the Democratic Party. Mr. Schmidt’s option was obviously made after much consideration and soul searching.
He recognizes it for what it is....fascism
The election of 2020 is why voting matters and the actions of the republican party cemented why voting matters.
That's what I call true redemption for choosing Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate.
@MSNBC when will Steve Schmidt have his own show? I will binge watch whatever show he does 💛
We should all be scared about this & fight back !!
I am with you Steve Schmidt. You read my mind. Thanks for speaking out! You are a time warner.
Amen
Yes, that's right Steve!!!
When you need to know which way the political wind is blowing Steve and Malcom will tell you. Awesome.
And they should all be punished. Removed from office, jail, or shooting squad
Absolutely Right - you should worry about this the most!!!
Steve Schmidt thank you for standing up to corrupt bullies , they have to be punished. This has been exhausting looking forward to some calmer days Jan 20 21
Steve, I remember watching you on Chris Matthewes show when your Dad had just passed away. At the end of the segment he gave you his condolences on air and you looked so moved that someone would do that. i think at that time, I saw a major change in your politics. Empathy is a good thing.
Gotta ❤️ Gail🙋♂️
Absolutely correct Steve!! It seems to be the end of the Republican party.....Cindy in NC
_"... the pro-democracy side of this coalition can never again lose a Presidential election to the pro-autocracy side because we may not have another election after that one."_
That should be keeping true Americans awake at night.
Schmidty is the man!
A big tumb up to Steve for standing up for democracy. A billion thanks for speaking out against lies and for being a patriot. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽👌👌💙💙💙💙💙💙✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽👌👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍
So glad your with us Steve so glad
His articulate gift for speaking truth is unparalleled. Welcome into the light Steve, we’ll champion democracy together!
Mussolini had the Blackshirts, Hitler had the Brownshirts, and Trump has the Hawaiian-shirts. A brightly colored group no less treacherous or lethal.
steve schmidt, you are a wise, intelligent and decent human being. so glad you are a democrat now, i believe your perspective is that much more enlightening because of your background. we are grateful for you and your voice.
Thanks Steve, and I'll be following your lead. I'm done with the GOP! Enough is enough. I kept hoping they would remember that this isn't about Trump, it's about America, but they never did. 🤷🏼♀️
I'm ashamed of the GOP and embarrassed by them.
This is absolutely incredible and as a confused Republican. I am taken by surprise but not surprised. Everything that I heard I agree with and I can say that I am glad that he spoken up this way. It is true there is only one party for Democracy in America now and that is the Democrat Party.
Welcome to the A-Team. 👏👏👏
The Lincoln Project
Thank you mister schmidt and welcome aboard sir.
True talk. The politicians dont decide, we decide. And since when did acknowledging your opponent as the next president ac
Well spoken Steve! 👏👍
Bravo to you Steve👏🇺🇸
Steve, love you, welcome to the family!
Glad to have you Steve!
One person is "slowly" accepting because they have to be carefully paid off due to a much needed light on their darkness
Spectacular backdrop Steve , wow that's how to do it!!
I was thinking the exact same thing! It looks like Aspen or maybe even Telluride.
@@jeromejackson6111 nice place he has there great location especially this time of the year
Love you Steve. Steve is on target AGAIN !!
Maxine to the max baby!
Love the eloquent way Steve frames the seditious and destructive nature of the GOP. Welcome to our party!
Schmidty on fire! And I totally agree with him
People w any sense of dignity and decency should convert to democrat!!
How sad it has to be for Steve Schmidt to have to make that decision to leave His Party When His Life has been Devoted to The Republican Party That Now is Gone⁉️ I Love Lincoln Project that He Created along with The Others to Save Our Democracy & Helped Elect Biden ....I am a Progressive Democrat & Am Very Greatful To Him
Steve has seen the light.. I wish more would !
Steve Schmidt for President!
Chronic injustice should motivate us to act in the best way we can to enable others to take a stand for We the people.
As a Canadian I can only say that I am so relieved there are Americans (true patriots) speaking out. Steve Schmidt is absolutely the best!!!! Can’t say enough about him in praise.
When Steve Schmidt speaks...the country and world should listen.
I left the Republican Party in 2008. Welcome to the good side, Steve Schmidt.
He speaks truth. Keep Lincoln Project going.
This guy is damn serious..never seen him smiling, so he means every word he says and can easily be trusted..
Steve you are the voice of reason and I thank you.!
Steve Schmidt for president 2024. I love this guy.