Longtime Republican gets his spine back

[kallend 2,175]

For three decades, Steve Schmidt has played at the highest levels of Republican politics, as a top strategist in presidential campaigns and as an adviser to other GOP candidates. He has also been one of the most vociferous critics of President Trump. On Wednesday, he made that opposition even more emphatic, renouncing his party affiliation and urging Americans to vote for Democrats in the November elections.

/www.washingtonpost.com/politics/a-gop-strategist-abandons-his-party-and-calls-for-the-election-of-democrats/2018/06/20/b3f9fbd4-74c3-11e8-b4b7-308400242c2e_story.html?utm_term=.b897953a1cb0&wpisrc=nl_headlines&wpmm=1

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[DanG 1]

Obviously He was never a True Republican (tm). He was a Deep State plant, put in place by Benghazi due to the Clinton Foundation Wassermans and their birth certificate.

- Dan G

[airdvr 210]

Like most spineless pols he is simply running for cover. He fears a backlash and is playing CYA. Not surprising.

Please don't dent the planet.

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[billvon 3,131]

Trump is driving a lot of the moderates out of the GOP - some right into the arms of the democrats, who have been moving to the right for a while.

[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

airdvr

Like most spineless pols he is simply running for cover. He fears a backlash and is playing CYA. Not surprising.

What do you mean?

He's not an elected office-holder. He's not running for anything.

What 'backlash' does he fear? And what is he covering his ass for (or from)?

"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy

"~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

[SkyDekker 1,465]

wolfriverjoe

***Like most spineless pols he is simply running for cover. He fears a backlash and is playing CYA. Not surprising.

What do you mean?

He's not an elected office-holder. He's not running for anything.

What 'backlash' does he fear? And what is he covering his ass for (or from)?

Yeah comments like this from airdvr and other comments from people like rush, ron, nohlhart show that many of the right have abandoned any form of critical thinking.

Everything that is contrary to their predetermined opinions, which they maintain are facts, is immediately discarded. Truth and facts have absolutely no impact on them. People are proud to be stupid, it means they are not part of the elite.

[grimmie 186]

He's the guy that gave us Sarah Palin on the national stage.

[rushmc 23]

Yes, and a little while back a few million Democrats changed their tune and voted for Trump.

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[rushmc 23]

I like the story of one of the most respected men in political commentary changing from a Democrat to Republican during the Reagan years!

But now I have to say, rest in peace Charles Krauthammer.

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[Phil1111 1,193]

billvon

Trump is driving a lot of the moderates out of the GOP - some right into the arms of the democrats, who have been moving to the right for a while.

I read three stories in the lase week where republican ;eaders were going democrat.

The biggest factor will be republicans who don't turn out for midterms and democrats who are motivated to turn out.

[rushmc 23]

Phil1111

***Trump is driving a lot of the moderates out of the GOP - some right into the arms of the democrats, who have been moving to the right for a while.

I read three stories in the lase week where republican ;eaders were going democrat.

The biggest factor will be republicans who don't turn out for midterms and democrats who are motivated to turn out.

Wow! You can spell as good as I do.

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[rushmc 23]

Phil1111

***Trump is driving a lot of the moderates out of the GOP - some right into the arms of the democrats, who have been moving to the right for a while.

I read three stories in the lase week where republican ;eaders were going democrat.

The biggest factor will be republicans who don't turn out for midterms and democrats who are motivated to turn out.

On another note, did you predict a Hillary landslide too?

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[jakee 1,609]

rushmc

Wow! You can spell as good as I do.

Nah he's still better at it than you. And as a bonus his grammar makes it possible to understand his posts, whereas a couple of days ago you said this "Stating that he thinks it will take too long and that truck should use his pain!"

Pop quiz: Do you even know what that means?

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[kallend 2,175]

rushmc

******Trump is driving a lot of the moderates out of the GOP - some right into the arms of the democrats, who have been moving to the right for a while.

I read three stories in the lase week where republican ;eaders were going democrat.

The biggest factor will be republicans who don't turn out for midterms and democrats who are motivated to turn out.

Wow! You can spell as good well as I do.

Better, but it's still not true.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[airdvr 210]

wolfriverjoe

***Like most spineless pols he is simply running for cover. He fears a backlash and is playing CYA. Not surprising.

What do you mean?

He's not an elected office-holder. He's not running for anything.

What 'backlash' does he fear? And what is he covering his ass for (or from)?

If he's branded a Republican he's a politician. IDC if he's running for office or not, he's savvy enough to see the wind shift and is spineless enough to cover his own ass. It'll probably come back to bite him.

Please don't dent the planet.

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[airdvr 210]

SkyDekker

******Like most spineless pols he is simply running for cover. He fears a backlash and is playing CYA. Not surprising.

What do you mean?

He's not an elected office-holder. He's not running for anything.

What 'backlash' does he fear? And what is he covering his ass for (or from)?

Yeah comments like this from airdvr and other comments from people like rush, ron, nohlhart show that many of the right have abandoned any form of critical thinking.

Everything that is contrary to their predetermined opinions, which they maintain are facts, is immediately discarded. Truth and facts have absolutely no impact on them. People are proud to be stupid, it means they are not part of the elite.

I'm sorry I'm not as edumacated as you. Didn't you guys learn in the last election the elitist attitude you wrap yourself in doesn't wash with the average voter? I stand by my statement however. You think he's grown a spine...I think he's sailing with the wind at his back, whether it's taking him in or out.

Please don't dent the planet.

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[billvon 3,131]

>I'm sorry I'm not as edumacated as you. Didn't you guys learn in the last election the elitist
>attitude you wrap yourself in doesn't wash with the average voter?

You mean "edumacated elitist attitudes" like "there are such things as facts?" I would suggest that ignorance and victimhood, while fun, are not good long term strategies.

>You think he's grown a spine...I think he's sailing with the wind at his back

Given that his party will now turn on him for not having the politically-correct opinions, I doubt that.

Personally I am glad he's had the courage of his convictions to stand up to the worst of his party. If more Republicans did that, they would not be in the shit they are in now.

[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

airdvr

******Like most spineless pols he is simply running for cover. He fears a backlash and is playing CYA. Not surprising.

What do you mean?

He's not an elected office-holder. He's not running for anything.

What 'backlash' does he fear? And what is he covering his ass for (or from)?

If he's branded a Republican he's a politician. IDC if he's running for office or not, he's savvy enough to see the wind shift and is spineless enough to cover his own ass. It'll probably come back to bite him.

He's a long time strategist for the Republican party. As in an employee of the party.

He's basically walking away from the job he's had for a very long time because he cannot stand to be associated with the party any longer.

That sounds a lot more like 'courage to stand on principle' than being 'spineless' to me. He could have easily ignored his conscience and continued on with the R party and kept his job.

It won't 'come back' to bite him. It's bit him pretty hard right now. He's walked away from a pretty lucrative job. He won't be able to go back. He's likely done in politics. For ever.

"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy

"~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

[gowlerk 2,283]

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IDC if he's running for office or not, he's savvy enough to see the wind shift and is spineless enough to cover his own ass. It'll probably come back to bite him.

According to thinking like that anyone who has been an R, but objects to Trump taking over and dominating the party, is spineless for leaving? Have I got that straight?

So if that is the case a stand up guy like Ryan is strong for abandoning his principles? It's a Topsy Turvey world for the party under Trump.

Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

[jakee 1,609]

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I'm sorry I'm not as edumacated as you. Didn't you guys learn in the last election the elitist attitude you wrap yourself in doesn't wash with the average voter?

The average voter voted liberal, remember.

***I stand by my statement however. You think he's grown a spine...I think he's sailing with the wind at his back, whether it's taking him in or out.

Which is it, then? Liberal elitist policies have alienated american voters, or the liberal winds of change are blowing so strongly that they're going to carry the midterms and spineless republicans are having scurry to the left because they want to be on the winning side?

Can't have it both ways, bub.

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[airdvr 210]

jakee

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I'm sorry I'm not as edumacated as you. Didn't you guys learn in the last election the elitist attitude you wrap yourself in doesn't wash with the average voter?

The average voter voted liberal, remember.

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I stand by my statement however. You think he's grown a spine...I think he's sailing with the wind at his back, whether it's taking him in or out.

Which is it, then? Liberal elitist policies have alienated american voters, or the liberal winds of change are blowing so strongly that they're going to carry the midterms and spineless republicans are having scurry to the left because they want to be on the winning side?

Can't have it both ways, bub.

That's not both ways. I'm referring to him, not the party as a whole. See, that's where you always get in trouble. You think because one rat jumps ship the ship must be sinking. It's possible the rat just panicked.

Please don't dent the planet.

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[airdvr 210]

You said "Courage of his convictions" while referring to a politician. Silly boy.

Please don't dent the planet.

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[airdvr 210]

Do you seriously believe this guy is falling on the sword? I need some of what you're smoking.

Please don't dent the planet.

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[JerryBaumchen 1,471]

Hi airdvr,

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doesn't wash with the average voter?

The voters chose Clinton. The Electoral College chose Trump.

Jerry Baumchen

[airdvr 210]

JerryBaumchen

Hi airdvr,

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doesn't wash with the average voter?

The voters chose Clinton. The Electoral College chose Trump.

Jerry Baumchen

Thanks for the update Jerry. I'm not edumacated enough to understand that Hillary is now POTUS. Must have missed that in the latest issue of US Constitution for Dummies.

Please don't dent the planet.

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