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6. This is an interesting topic, especially if Trump suddenly isn't the nominee.

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Thu Nov 21, 2019, 01:51 AM

Nov 2019

Right now the Schmidt’s, Rubin’s, Frum’s, and Wilson’s of the world support the Democrats. What happens when suddenly Pence is the nominee, or in 2024? How much weight do we put in seemingly good advice from temporary allies? How much trust is there? It’s going to be interesting to see how this plays out.

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I just want to remind all Democrats... [View all] Fragment Nov 2019 OP

I value their point of view on the campaigns radical noodle Nov 2019 #1

Do you really see Steve Schnidt that way? I think he's one of a very few pundits whose napi21 Nov 2019 #2

+100 radical noodle Nov 2019 #5

I heard him once go into a spiel against Trump and for democratic ideals that was the most eloquent emmaverybo Nov 2019 #14

I think I recall the time he spoke exceptionally well. BigmanPigman Nov 2019 #21

sorry but I enjoy chillfactor Nov 2019 #3

That's an unduly fragmented, black and white view of the American people. greyl Nov 2019 #4

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2019 #19

This is an interesting topic, especially if Trump suddenly isn't the nominee. Renew Deal Nov 2019 #6

Schmidt, Rubin, Frum, and Wilson are on record about Pence's groveling sycophancy. nt greyl Nov 2019 #9

Great. Swap him out with whoever you want. Romney 2020 Renew Deal Nov 2019 #10

That's not relevant to their commentary on current events, but greyl Nov 2019 #11

It's going to be interesting to see how it plays out. Renew Deal Nov 2019 #12

I think you're totally off-base on Schmidt. NCLefty Nov 2019 #7

I maintain what I wrote about Schmidt and Never Trumpers about 6 months ago: Garrett78 Nov 2019 #8

Absolutely! Leith Nov 2019 #15

Or during the Reagan years. Or the Nixon years. Garrett78 Nov 2019 #22

Those who didn't speak out especially against Reagan Raine Nov 2019 #26

And I get the impression Never Trumpers worship at the altar of Saint Ronnie. Garrett78 Nov 2019 #36

I like Steve Schmidt Gothmog Nov 2019 #13

I don't trust Steve Schmidt. calimary Nov 2019 #16

Totally agree. nt Raine Nov 2019 #27

Thread winner. Boomerproud Nov 2019 #29

To all who responded Fragment Nov 2019 #17

Reminder appreciated by those who forgot. nt greyl Nov 2019 #18

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2019 #20

We know he's a conservative, but he speaks the truth about Trump, and Gabbard. He, and other never OnDoutside Nov 2019 #23

No. Just a reminder that a scorpion will always be a scorpion. Fragment Nov 2019 #24

He demonstrated that with his ill-conceived, though well paid foray with Shulz. That doesn't mean OnDoutside Nov 2019 #31

I always keep in mind former Republicans are basically just anti-Trump Raine Nov 2019 #25

I value honesty over ideology tirebiter Nov 2019 #28

Bingo! JoeOtterbein Nov 2019 #30

When will the Nicolle Wallace bashing threads begin? gab13by13 Nov 2019 #32

the never trumpers allowed that abomination to hijack their party rampartc Nov 2019 #33

No one is saying we should vote for them, gab13by13 Nov 2019 #35

Any Republican (former or otherwise) who disavows Trump is welcome in the fight to save democracy. VOX Nov 2019 #34