Mr. Schmidt: I am a liberal Democrat. I have the utmost respect for you and the Lincoln Project. I know that we have different ideologies concerning healthcare, taxation, etc. However, you are true patriots. Kudos! 👍👍 👍.
Ideas are not ideologies. Ideologies are rigid; ideas can be discussed. Progress is made one idea at a time. Votes for women. The right to organize. Social Security. The Civil Rights Act. Medicare. Medicaid. Roe v. Wade. Obamacare, for all its faults. Gay marriage. Legal weed. Next on the agenda: health care as a human right, not a commodity. Climate change. Reform of the justice system. Legislation/constitutional amendments to plug the obvious flaws in the Constitution and keep this from happening again. ...
Mr. Schmidt and the Lincoln Project have given the Democratic Party a lesson in how to conduct themselves in campaigns, and how to fight the fight. I am a life long Democrat and I am so tired of how the Democrats pretend not to be Democrats.
@@WWPWG , if you are going to try to rip us, better learn how to spell. We did wake up. It was soooo bad that even the moderate (read, smart ones who care about democracy) republicans turned on him with a vengeance. They are patriots and will go down in history as the ones who saved us from dumb asses who bought into Trumpy land. We are at over 23,000 verifiable lies and counting. It’s beyond me that people could vote for a con artist like him. But like P.T. Barnum stated so long ago, there’s a fool born every minute. We’ve had lotsa minutes. Our educational system has let us down again. 😂😂😂😜😜
yes! I get so frustrated because I want to make people understand that we have to work on this together. We are ALL part of this country. Not just the Angry Right or fiercely Progressive Left. there are so many of us that understand we need to focus on our problems together instead of dismissing huge swaths of our country in important discussions. we need to temper our rhetoric. I think Progressive have great ideas that I would love to see happen but to get there we have to think of what the citizens in our country can absorb. we have to think of the consequences of the changes made by our govt. and weigh out the best compromise. We need McConnel to be gone.
@Ja Cotter He's full of totally righteous indignation about Trump's despicable abuses of power and the vast damage he is doing and has done to this nation. As am I.
@Joe Jenkins what the hell are you talking about, Joe? Little defensive are we? I love the Lincoln Project....they really nailed Trump and the scumbags who kiss up to that sociopathic coward. And what John Weaver did was wrong and disgusting. But that does not diminish the value and huge impact the Lincoln Project has made and continues to make. Get your head out of your butt and grow a brain.
Ann K...You say "Time's man of the year" as though it's something to be proud of. They also called Tom Hanks "America's Historian" after he said we fought Japan in World War ll out of racism. BTW: A liberal democrat-socialist interned Japanese Americans during said war for no reason BUT racism.
More like whack job of the decade. There is a reason that Trump is about to be elected. America is tired on liberal nut jobs like Steve Schmidt. So, thanks, Steve! 🤣🤣🤣
I also hoped the republicans would come out on the side of democracy, now it looks like they are for big business and minority rule . The thing that bothers me me is we need at least two political parties,there has to be a check and balance of ideas and policies. At least a debate of ideas.
@@Jarhead-eu8py "Emptyhead" would probably be a more apt moniker for you. Democracy is when the voice of a large segment of the American public is being expunged from a general hearing by such platforms as TH-cam and Twitter? Democracy is NPR and all of corporate media not reporting anything from Biden's past that shows him to be not the "man of integrity" that he and the sycophant media claims him to be? Democracy is giving a large and constant platform to an extremely tiny group within the GOP while giving way less exposure to what the vast majority of Republicans are saying? Democracy is not reporting at all about the huge marches and rallies supporters of Trump have held in the last weeks while BLM matches of a 100 marchers are given top of the news coverage? You must go by the communist definition of democracy to write such a crazy comment.
Barbara Prickett they actually chose money over party. A little research reveals quite a lot about these very smart grifters. And of course the news will lift them up, they have snake oil to sell to us as well. The more clicks the more dough. The news these days will turn us against each other and trust that they won't start a civil war by stirring up the Warhawks on either side. Question: Do we, you or I, really now anything except what they tell us. We hear things but we lack context so often. Please be at peace. Trust your mother , but not this man.
The Lincoln Project gave so many of us a home. Forever grateful to the team at the Lincoln Project for taking the helm. Your work helped save the nation. And that's no small thing 😉👍
@Relax it Now 523 that's all fear and no facts bro. Dial it back and look into more than far right-wing sources. BLM is about young Americans' disgust with systemic racism and its relentless brutality towards citizens of color
And the fact that the Right was more traumatized by the destruction of property--which was largely done by opportunists who were not part of the protests--than by brutality, which is the destruction of persons--shows the latent fascism in a capitalism that has historically valued property above personhood. The progressive insistence on putting people *over* profit is a defense of democracy over property, not an attempt to tear it down. Can you allow yourself to consider that, or is it too far outside your fearful angry comfort zone?
Trump acts like an authoritarian, Biden represents democracy. Its like the chinese communist party have managed to infiltrate the us government through trump and his cult followers. Trump does not do democracy.
@Dj Luminol People DO learn from their mistakes. People can, and DO, change for the better. Don't believe everything you are learning from Dumbald Chump -- he's an anomaly!
AND a tough opponent to democrats, while maintaining honor at all times. I wonder though, how long has it been since he realized the Republician party decided to build another country on the grave of this Republic. I knew when Condelizza Rice told ballfaced lies to the 9/11 Commission.
@Dj Luminol "his vision is clear ". "he has impeccable reasoning " . Do you mean those whom he hired simply after they said something half-nice about him on tv. " Why doesn't he wear those prescribed spectacles? Vanityl vanity, thy name is vanity .
@Dj Luminol Schmidt is a conservative, not a progressive or liberal. But he has the commonsense and good judgement to fight the fascist wing of his former party, who, from the looks of it, are on the precipice of taking it over. For the greater good, we need the entire rest of the country to form a coalition, to stand up, speak out and fight for our Democracy.
I am a registered Democrat. Mr. Schmidt represents my idea of what true leadership is. I appreciate his patriotism and I am open to hearing more about what platform he would propose for the future of the Republican Party but also his vision for the future of the United States. We have a lot of work to do.
Patriotism is part of the problem. It has led us into countless illegal, immoral wars. It has blinded us to what our problems really are, which means we're unable to fix our nation.
Greed and the concentration of wealth is the problem. The civilization will fall and this time there will be no coming back, the planet's biosphere is to damaged. The human race is not redeemable.
I will likely not ever agree with Mr. Schmidt’s policy ideas for our country. But, he speaks from a place of rationalism, intelligence and facts and would like to hear republicans that possess his points of view in an intellectual exchange of ideas with Democrats for a change. Who knows ? I’ve been known to change my mind after being educated to the facts I may have been missing on any given topic.
Thank you, Mr. Schmidt. I'm registered independent, but have previously voted for many Republicans. But the change in the Republican national party (I would say after Newt Gingrich and culminating in Trump) has been horrific. I cannot in good conscience vote for a current Republican.
Well stated .... The GOP has become totally corrupt and a bunch of incompetent serial liars with zero interest in making the country better for the citizens.
@@coreyham3753 FBI is RAIDING trump's home for political reasons, arranging papers on flooors and taking snapshots as if the papers were just strowed there... the news media not being able to let go of the man for 4 years and it's the "republicans" that are the "corrupt ones"...wow, you really are braindead
@@probablynotdad6553 This is what corrupt looks like... 👇 Catalogued by Mcsweeney: www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-complete-listing-so-far-atrocities-1-1-004
I am a progressive, schmidt isn't my guy... BUT... his views are valid... for the sake of our democracy both sides need to join forces to restore democracy
I like this guy and I'm Democrat. I like his judgement based in unassailable principle and with ethical humanity in his heart. We need more people who care like this man.
@@care2think611 He's not affiliated with any party or what they believe in. They (LP) have just capitalized the left's deluded hatred of Trump. They constantly misquote or distort the truth in each of their ads. People like this should be rejected by everyone. If it's the honest truth you're after, this is not who you want giving it to you.
I would love to see Steve awarded recognition. The presidential medal of freedom would not be unreasonable for him to receive. I just hope he helps write the screenplay for this debacle and Shakespearean tragedy we're living through.
I’m a democrat, but welcome The Lincoln Projects efforts and would welcome truthful, rational exchange of ideas in public debates over republicans refusing to debate and relying on propaganda, anti-science, lies and violence as their “talking points.” The MAGA people I know would say they didn’t like trumps behavior, but liked his policies- of which they can’t name a single one.
@@ConstipationInHollywood bullshit. Trickdown economics came into play during the Reagan Administration and has remained a platform of the republican party. You dumb? You fail high school civics?
I love listening to your truthful words. They of course are like I'm talking, with a lot more correct and calm things that are so correct. We need your leadership more than ever before. You use such direct language . LOVE YOUR DIRECTION
@@76482 Im not here listening to him Im letting the people know he is not to be praised at all by the left as he is a republican through and through and will fight against the issues
All of the guys from LP are heroes. I truly believe they swung the votes needed to win the swing states and will be the heroes in the history books of the future.
I really love how this man frames his ideas. He is the ultimate strategist. tRump played into their hands because he is so undisciplined. The next demagogue may be far more intelligent and disciplined than tRump. Liberals need to find a way to reach out to tRump supporters. tRumpism will remain an ever present threat.
@@clubteague really one party wants small government with little taxes while the other wants huge government that run your whole life and take tons of taxes. The media says one is racist and one is pure and godly.
That is a frightening thought, and everyone needs to understand it. You have to find your enemies weak spot. Everyone has their Achilles heel. Everyone.
Steve Schmidt, thank you for standing up for our American Democracy. So many of us stand with you, but we do not have your voice, knowledge, nor ability. Thank you for the Lincoln Project. Thank you for educating us.
He's a TV personality who's in the game to make money and get famous, not to save the country. If he's a national treasure, then so is the Big Mac - and thats not saying alot about our national treasures. His Lincoln Project didn't convert Trumpers to vote for Biden, so he didn't save the election by posting his anti-Trump videos. He did to Trump what FOX News did to Obama, and we all know that such a technique didn't convert pro-Obama voters to vote Republican. Its just a way of talking trash in a public forum, which doesn't do either side any good, but DOES get Steve Schmidt some celebrity while doing it. The Lincoln Project was not a grassroots movement that helped America, it was a political stunt meant to boost ratings for a select few.
Democrat Joe Biden was created by the MSM and democrat political handlers. Throughout the Campaign and even now, Joe Biden has sought safety in his basement; he continues reading with stilted expression and confusion, from teleprompters with carefully scripted and controlled live news conferences. It was plainly evident that Joe’s public persona had more in common with Charlie McCarthy than with President Trump or Biden’s animated running mate, Kamala Harris. Unlike Bergen who gave Charlie a voice and life to lift the spirit of Americans, Joe is controlled by leftist democrat puppeteers with a sinister purpose. He became the political marionette of the Marxist-leaning democrat party and the fawning media. At least Charlie always behaved as Edgar Bergen intended. Thus far, Biden has proven he is a loose cannon capable of blowing up anything and everything the democrat party has worked for. For example, Biden said recently, “We have put together the most inclusive and extensive voter fraud organization in the history of American politics.” His ventriloquists were passing out because of the unintended truth in his statement while the MSM ignored it. In another campaign stop he addled, “I want to make it clear, I’m not going nuts.” Later he later contradicted that by saying, “We choose truth over facts.” Most recently in Biden’s alleged role at President-elect, he announced his pick for HHS Secretary, Xavier Becerra, and both mispronounced his name got his title wrong. Democrats only wish he was as articulate as his doppelganger, Charlie McCarthy.
Lol... you don't understand the problem. Every Trump supporter believes he is supporting democracy because they believe any view other than theirs is unAmerican; they believe Democrats are communists, socialist... and a list of ridiculous things including being on The Grassy Knoll and the Ford Theatre.
@@larryross1819 Con man Donald Trump was created by a Conglomerate of Right Wing alliances aided by Russian strategic interests. Throughout the Campaign and even now Trump has sought safety behind inciting sentiment and violence, whilst hiding in "his" Bunker, he continues to reading with a hatred and delusional paranoia, from Telepromters and with carefully scripted and controlled appearances and divisive speeches. There, i fixed it for you. I know it's hard to get by with that level of delusion you must experience. It's ok, not your fault. ;)
@@francisdavis1271 It is you, who dont understand the Problem. Democrats have been advocating violence And intolerance of anyone Who thinks differently or believes differently.
good god! are you serious! we are doomed! he's part of what got us here. remember! no! here's a reminder of his solidness and integrity, SARA FUCKING PALEN!!!!!!! !
@@dalelong4716 guilt ridden? about sara palen? seriously? seriously! he says the exact same schidt about progressives currently that he and sara palen had said about the whole democratic party in 2008, everything is socialism in the democratic party to these schidt stained people. he's not respectable at all. he's nothing but a platitude machine, no substance!
@Hadarah Yeshua Of course it was Stacey Abrams. And it was Lincoln Project too. Many people deserve credit for Georgia. You don't need to discredit Lincoln Project in order to give much deserved credit to Stacey Abrams. It was a close election, and every effort helped push the needle.
@Hadarah Yeshua I get it. You don't want to give Lincoln Project ANY credit for anything. You're discounting everything they did, as if nobody was moved by their ads.
@Hadarah Yeshua Great! Sounds like you have never even heard about the Lincoln Project or seen their powerful ads. That's why you're so focused on Abraham Lincoln instead. That's perfectly okay because it sounds like you didn't need to see the ads. I'm going to reveal a little secret: despite the similar name, Abraham Lincoln is not the same thing as the Lincoln Project.
If the Lincoln Project were the reason Biden turned Georgia blue then it wouldn’t have taken Georgia to flip the senate. The Lincoln Project had a hand in it but Stacey Abrams owned Georgia.
He is one smart cookie, love this guy he's on the Bill Maher show ... To bad the covid didn't do it's job on the one person who invited it to the USA.. maybe if he read the morning briefings daily briefings he would have been able to do a better job at controlling covid-19!! Since he can't read I'm flabbergasted by all his ignorant fans. . 🌎✌💜💯🎄☃️
@@juanitashatley9438 I agree! When I view those young people sitting behind Drump at his dictatorial rallies, all wearing or holding signs they were given by tRump, when they entered, I know that they have no idea what Drumpf is taking about. They, unfortunately, are driven only by...well, I cannot even think of what to say... I don’t know what these young adults, who applaud every dRUMP nonsensical statement, are driven by...It’s abhorrent, the amount of damage this Delusional man has caused.
@@dorleedee7702 I know it's like they're possessed by pure hatred and evil.. Stinks I've been best friends with a girl from high school and these last 4 yrs have tested our friendship in ways that blow my mind, unfortunately I'm still wondering if we can hold our 35+ year friendship 🥺💯🤶☃️🎅
@@dorleedee7702 I cant believe someone as stupid as him could ever cause so much Chaos my goodness.. I'm not a person of hatred I'm a lover and I'm a fighting LEO hear me roaring 🦁😁🦁💯
@Evil Rev they might take money from their PAC but if you think about it from a capitalist sense they are selling a change mechanism that’s vital. It’s sort of like health insurance, you’ll never spend the money it costs you on health services, but you’d be dead without it
@Evil Rev Wrong - Evil (interesting name lol). The Lincoln Project are Republicans who still have their integrity in tact and honour Country over Party.
You are not out of the woods yet. Trump can still play the inland terrorist card, or the military coup card. And I am not looking forward to having that slime ball Tucker Carlson as president of the USA in 2024!
You have 2 Qanon is the Congress. Lots of work to do. Think Schmidt and LP should start a centrist party. Two party system is so divisive. Also Americans need to identify self by party affiliation too.
Lincoln Project is great and very effective at being a thorn in this idiots side, to put him on defensive and off balance, thank you immensely and from my heart, Steve.
Unfortunately, they are so WELL served under trump, as a lot make money in many different shadie ways, and they know trump doesn't care. If anything, he supports their shadie efforts, so why wouldn't they stand behind trump. Morales be dammed. Money talks. They know once trump is out, Democrats will oust them for any doggie activity and the gravy boat is over. Really sad and bad time for America.
The project has to continue, this is the beginning of that traditional Republican party returning, and there going to need similar organizations such as there's to emerge.
@@MarcosElMalo2 Yeah, even Tara waited the the last minute. She left it as soon as the votes were in and she saw that 70+ Republicans were still into Trump and the cause was lost
Steve has proven that he does not now nor has ever believed in the Republican party values. Steve Schmidt and men like him used politics as a tool for them to gain political power.
Democrat Hunter Biden has been investigated by the Feds for nearly a year, and that includes tax evasion allegations. Honest Hunter Biden did not report “approximately $400,000” in income he collected from his position on the board of Ukrainian natural gas firm Burisma Holdings when he joined in 2014, according to an attorney for his firm who noted that his tax returns needed to be amended. The memo dated Jan. 16, 2017, one of multiple new emails, detailed democrat Joe Biden’s son's income for the years 2013 through 2015 for tax purposes. “I learned yesterday for the first time that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware advised my legal counsel, also yesterday, that they are investigating my tax affairs,” democrat Hunter Biden said in a statement last week. “I take this matter very seriously but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately, including with the benefit of professional tax advisors.” A well-placed government source said that democrat Hunter Biden has been a target of the grand jury investigation. According to the source, a "target" means that there is a "high probability that person committed a crime".
@@larryross1819 If Hunter Biden is indicted,, then he will be judged. If found innocent, he will go free. If he is found guilty, then he will be punished. That's the way the law works in America: Specific allegations and proofs lead to a court trial if the prosecutor thinks there is a case, then a decision by a jury, then sentencing by a judge.
@Ja Cotter You Trumpites are always quick to use the insult. You don't care what Trump is. There are honorable Republicans who don't accept man who defy the law, man who insult anyone who does not agree with them, men who are liars, men who ask the Russians to help them in an election. You are without honor.
The “Lincoln Project” is so ingenious, innovative, challenging, and our knights in shining armor. Your group literally was a lifeline for me. I was becoming so depressed and disillusioned with Trump and the insanity of his core group. When you began projecting your sanity on you tube I felt like I was no longer alone!!!! There is life on earth after all
I’m so grateful that these former Republicans came over to our side! I am a democrat and I don’t think we would’ve won without them. I want them onboard!
It's not at all surprising to me that religious people would follow another autocratic demi-god. It's their nature. Religion eschews reason, rationality, and evidence for Belief and Faith and the grifter's lure.
If you have religious beliefs - follow them and stick with them. With respect to 'evangelists', they are the devil's work. Cast them away like the sins they are. They are bastard-destroyers of positive 'faith'.
the democratic party need to be paying attention Steve Schmidt speaks the truth and with great clarity and conviction. AOC and our progressives need to follow the Lincoln Project's lead
Although I’m a Democrat, I have the utmost respect for the Lincoln project guys, because it takes a lot of courage and patriotism to put country over party like they did, unlike the whole GOP
After reading about the policies the people behind the Lincoln Project supported, I have NO respect for these men whatsoever. I do appreciate their project to defeat Trump and all his isms. They are late to the confessional and only for this one big orange reason. Their deep down Repub beliefs are deeply flawed and destructive as we have seen. My respect will show up when they speak to these.
Shouldn’t country always above party? If the country lost Democracy, only ruling party will be left. Look at China, Russia, you will understand what I mean.
@@maryannlammersen6536 What specifically did you read? Do you also realize that the Lincoln Project has said it is not interested in pursuing policy issues, but in promoting democratic values. Do you not know that they are currently in Georgia, spending time, effort and money to defeat Purdue and Loeffler? Do you listen to their podcasts or livestreams to understand their actual thinking? Have you heard them talking about how their thinking has changed? I’m not saying you have to like them or their conservative politics. I’m just asking that you avoid mischaracterizing them.
@@MarcosElMalo2 Not mischaracterizing. Saying I have heard and read what they stand for and they all come out of that toxic GOP milieu. Read for yourself. Anti Trump and anti GA senators is ok by me.
The Lincoln Project was the best thing that happened to the Democratic Party. They totally missed the boat on opposing Trump and putting out their own platform. Thank you for your help.
Steve, I listened to the whole interview. How can it be that my thoughts are exactly what your voice spoke? I suppose it is in alot of minds. I am elderly but I still have a voice. The anger within is so strong! I was ready for a "Civil War". From what is still going on this day 12-12-20. We must all agree if only on one thing, We must not lose Democracy, Steve it's not only for us America , it is for the whole world! Humanity! All of those for whatever reason they do it need to be tried in a court of LAW. Our Democratic Way for TREASON!. They are seditionist. And if we don't take action, right now at this moment of time we will lose Democracy for the World. And all of the men and women who went to wars, their death's will have been for naught.
Me too! Steve Schmidt is so much more than a political consultant! He possesses the brains, integrity, compassion and a steadfast, positive commitment to our country! In my opinion, Steve should be hired by the Biden administration, he has an enormous amount to offer our country! 👏😊
Don't involve yourself in "hero worship"--it is a danger in politics. Read and understand his policies, question them, and him! That is what keeps people honest!
@@hjhall5899 I like Steve because he is not a fake. He tells it like it is. When he helped to run campaigns for Bush, Schwarzenegger and McCain he was a straight shooter. The guy does not have to be "on my side" for me to like his style.
Agreed. TLP and Steve Schmidt are now the only true and real GUARDIANS of democracy the Constitution of The United States of America 🇺🇸. Trump is trying to circumvent the Constitution, the Courts, THE LAW and even the VOTERS. Autocracy must be confronted with Robust and muscular liberalism. Thank you TLP
The Lincoln Project restored my hope with every ad. I am a life-long Democrat; I always vote. LP was a light in the darkest night for me. I will be tracking them hereon-out.
In life we all have many tough lessons. His cult members have some hard lessons ahead. As they realize the truth and admit their errors we should embrace them and welcome them back. Love is the answer.
@@Joy-mh9xq Love is the answer; so true. Yet, determining how to practice love in the light of truth begs a far more profound answer. The Cult of King Con has members who claim a willingness to die for their Dear Leader. If they are willing to die for Con, are they also willing to kill for him? Such fanatical allegiance to a shambolic carnival barker is unlikely to lead the cult members to, as you wrote, "admit their errors". They are far more likely to release their rage. We are seeing incidents of that now; in Arizona and Michigan. How should people who know that love conquers hate react to rage?
I could listen to Steve talk all day, especially when he's kicking the GOP square in the balls. It would be a tragedy if he never serves in public office, even by his own choice.
what do you think 74,000,000 Americans think about your post? You think you're fostering unity and brotherhood? or do you think you're fomenting more division and distrust?
Thank you Steve and Rick and everyone else at the Lincoln Prject for everything you are doing! You have been my saving grace, my light in the darkness and a true voice of honesty and reason throughout these nightmarish days of Trump. I wish I could work for and with all of you because I believe steadfastly in everything you are doing.
It again goes back to Anand Giridharadas' comment- Democrats don't know how to speak! Look at the Trump campaign. Broad-stroking every Democrats as radical communists, recycling Nixon 1968 (suburb -takeover, "silent majority"), so on and so forth. The massages sound utterly ridiculous, yet they press enough buttons for many people to ignore/rationalize away the horror of covid and the poor job Trump has done. Republicans KNOW how to press the buttons to trigger powerful emotional responses in their favor; Democrats?
40% of us do not have $400 set aside for an emergency. Yes! This is one of the most diagnostic symptoms of our situation!! That destabilizes the country, as he says
@Evil Rev And yet *fiscally irresponsible* seems to be one of Corporate America’s ethos. Funny how the Government shouldn’t be the answer for the people who pay their taxes but it *must* be the solution for big corporations and the richest people who don’t pay their share of taxes or any at all. People like you are the problem; your view on helping those in need is seen as a handout whereas “assisting” corporations time after time is viewed as a subsidy. Instead of being self righteous you should be thankful that your parents or the schools you attended taught you the lessons needed on how to manage your money. Too bad compassion, humility and helping those in need weren’t part of that lesson for you.
@Evil Rev oh I think that is a small percentage. Hard to be fiscally responsible when one makes $19,000 each fiscal year. You speak as if everyone has a support system and extended family. That’s not the case for most people.
@Evil Rev The rich are on welfare and are bailed out and subsidized by governments every time. There's no talk of irresponsibility blah blah when giving them trillions in 2008 or now. When your health care is connected to employment how is anyone responsible for "fiscal responsibility." This is right wing gibberish.
@@lisawalkerblodgett3055 Thanks. ☺️ I just don’t understand how some people are not able to see that everyone needs help at some point in their lives. And as you perfectly stated, it is hard to be fiscally responsible when people make $19k p/y. These corporations get away with not paying their employees what they’re worth, don’t pay federal taxes taxes or get certain benefits from the government that your average American doesn’t get.
I've been following Steve Schmidt for a long time now and I find him to be an excellent orator who tells the truth. A former Republican with a backbone.
I followed the Lincoln Project for the last year. It's great. I am a life long Democrat, but I have to say that I have respect for Senetors Sasse and Romney. Both have stood up to Trump.
@@llewellynkereiff4383 The republicans and democrats protect each other while both parties enrich themselves and their families! If you as a congress person become a multimillionaire while in office it’s highly likely you would not rat out another congress person who is enriching hisself and his family for fear of a closer look at your own finances! Remove money from politics and term limits and problem solved!
Tell Speaker Pelosi to refuse to seat the 126 House Republicans who claimed their elections were invalid www.thepetitionsite.com/en-ca/512/814/664/?TAP=2270
Steve, thank you for every you and “The Lincoln Project “ stands for...Democracy, the true meaning of we the people of the USA...don’t ever stop giving us these valuable lessons of our history.
Now that his left over lyers(lawyers) have kept on affirming that you cannot impeach a citizen , they should arrest the citizen ang judge him for his acts with a jury....
Is that all u can think of ? Really? Ya right when in doubt pull your gun out. U wud think it a Wild West again and not progressed at all. Dumb response
Me, too, but I'm sure they're still corporatists whom want health insurance companies to make BILLION$ in profit instead of providing low-cost care, oppose a "living wage," support Citizens United, etc. I'm VERY grateful for their political ads though. THANK YOU!!
There are very few people like him to speak out. Steve Schmidt, "You use your tongue prettier than a $20 whore", with apologies to Slim Pickens in "Blazing Saddles".
I'm all in. Let's get America back on the rails of being a healthy democracy. Thank you Lincoln Project for directly calling to account the blustering good-for-nothing and his sycophants.
I have always been proud of my republican heritage. My great great grandfather was one of the first Republicans under Abraham Lincoln. You are my hero. Thank you
Excellent Overview by Steve Schmidt, who knows exactly what happened, what needs to happen, and how to put it into words that resonate with us and bring us together.
The Lincoln Project was well executed. We owe Steve Schmidt and the rest of the founders a debt of gratitude for what they brought to the surface, video after video.
Mr. Schmidt: I am a liberal Democrat. I have the utmost respect for you and the Lincoln Project. I know that we have different ideologies concerning healthcare, taxation, etc. However, you are true patriots. Kudos! 👍👍 👍.
I certainly agree with this totally
Yes!
Agreed
Ideas are not ideologies. Ideologies are rigid; ideas can be discussed. Progress is made one idea at a time. Votes for women. The right to organize. Social Security. The Civil Rights Act. Medicare. Medicaid. Roe v. Wade. Obamacare, for all its faults. Gay marriage. Legal weed. Next on the agenda: health care as a human right, not a commodity. Climate change. Reform of the justice system. Legislation/constitutional amendments to plug the obvious flaws in the Constitution and keep this from happening again. ...
Mr. Schmidt and the Lincoln Project have given the Democratic Party a lesson in how to conduct themselves in campaigns, and how to fight the fight. I am a life long Democrat and I am so tired of how the Democrats pretend not to be Democrats.
Well done Lincoln project. America will be a better place because of that organization. Please keep going to keep the process as honest as possible.
@@MsArishiaNishi Hear hear ... I'll drink to that with my LP Ridin' with Biden coffee mug 😄
U all or Fools better Wake UP before it is to late.
@@WWPWG we did. Support Democracy over a cult called Trump. Thanks for the reminder.
@@freedomlife3623 ,👍👍👍💙😷
@@WWPWG , if you are going to try to rip us, better learn how to spell. We did wake up. It was soooo bad that even the moderate (read, smart ones who care about democracy) republicans turned on him with a vengeance. They are patriots and will go down in history as the ones who saved us from dumb asses who bought into Trumpy land. We are at over 23,000 verifiable lies and counting. It’s beyond me that people could vote for a con artist like him. But like P.T. Barnum stated so long ago, there’s a fool born every minute. We’ve had lotsa minutes. Our educational system has let us down again. 😂😂😂😜😜
Steve Schmidt says everything that I would say, but much, much better. He's a gem. Thank you, Steve.
yes! I get so frustrated because I want to make people understand that we have to work on this together. We are ALL part of this country. Not just the Angry Right or fiercely Progressive Left.
there are so many of us that understand we need to focus on our problems together instead of dismissing huge swaths of our country in important discussions.
we need to temper our rhetoric.
I think Progressive have great ideas that I would love to see happen but to get there we have to think of what the citizens in our country can absorb.
we have to think of the consequences of the changes made by our govt. and weigh out the best compromise.
We need McConnel to be gone.
@@songbirdsinging1878 God I'm so with you I am❤
@@songbirdsinging1878 totally agree with you but also *rhetoric
@@jeffreed2659 thank you! and..I hate it when I misspell a word!! i have to go fix that!
@Ja Cotter He's full of totally righteous indignation about Trump's despicable abuses of power and the vast damage he is doing and has done to this nation. As am I.
There are still good men remaining & Steve Schmidt is one such man. 🙏
True. Isn't it refreshing and hope-inspiring?
I also have a huge crush on
Steve Schmidt.😁
no, hes not
Steve Schmidt is awesome....articulate and brilliant.
Like the other founder, Weaver? See Fox news video. won't let me reference here.
Good people standing such as Steve Schmidt. Agree with him that without the Lincoln project the Democrats would not have won.
Listen to what this man has to say. He is wise !
A true patriot. Thank you Steve and the Lincoln Project. Your efforts were too valuable to calculate.
Doesn’t swear and keeps stating the facts. Steve Schmidt is standing up for an America that exists by and for the people.
I've heard Schmidt "F" bomb on other video venues.
@@french1956 Yes, he did.
Not gonna lie, I LOVE when Rick Wilson drops those F bombs. Passionate AF
@@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim f*ck, yeah!
@@french1956 Time & Place.
Steve Schmidt is the best. Always enjoy hearing him speak.
A true American Patriot.🗽👍
He knows that a person doesn’t have to be animated or loud to grab a person’s attention. He’s knowledgeable and experienced on what he is saying.
Always!!
He's an antidote to anti-intellectual Trumpism.
not only intelligent and experienced, but speak with Balls!!!
He's so dreamy
Steve Schmidt for Time’s Man of the Year!! This man is brilliant!!
@Joe Jenkins what does John Weaver have to do with Steve Schmidt? Completely irrelevant and stupid comparison....
@Joe Jenkins what the hell are you talking about, Joe? Little defensive are we? I love the Lincoln Project....they really nailed Trump and the scumbags who kiss up to that sociopathic coward. And what John Weaver did was wrong and disgusting. But that does not diminish the value and huge impact the Lincoln Project has made and continues to make. Get your head out of your butt and grow a brain.
Ann K...You say "Time's man of the year" as though it's something to be proud of. They also called Tom Hanks "America's Historian" after he said we fought Japan in World War ll out of racism. BTW: A liberal democrat-socialist interned Japanese Americans during said war for no reason BUT racism.
Should be co-man of the year with John Weaver.
More like whack job of the decade. There is a reason that Trump is about to be elected. America is tired on liberal nut jobs like Steve Schmidt. So, thanks, Steve! 🤣🤣🤣
Please don't quit Steve Schmidt. America needs you.
My sentiments as well.
Let him go. He contributed to the GOP’s authoritarian direction. Now he is acting like he is saving it.
That was 18 minutes of truth and wisdom.
I should say start a new political party that is about all the values America need so much right now.
@@matthewbittenbender9191
That’s quite an accusation. Exactly how did he contribute to it?
@@matthewbittenbender9191 ???
You are an American patriot, Steve Schmidt. Thank you and God bless.
Agree!
Amen!
Thank you Mr. Schmidt & others of the Lincoln Project ... God "Jesus Christ" Bless you all...🙏✝️🛐❤️💯
Damn right!! Steve is a hero to me.
Yeah...Steve you are right except when you attacked the NEW DEAL. TYPICAL REPUBLICAN BULLSHIT!!!
livingnewdeal.org/what-was-the-new-deal/programs/
The Lincoln project always gave me hope there would be Republicans that chose country over party. Thank you!
I also hoped the republicans would come out on the side of democracy, now it looks like they are for big business and minority rule . The thing that bothers me me is we need at least two political parties,there has to be a check and balance of ideas and policies. At least a debate of ideas.
@@Jarhead-eu8py we might need to switch to rank choice voting in order to have at least two parties and get out of having a duopoly
I call people like that "AMERICANS"
@@Jarhead-eu8py "Emptyhead" would probably be a more apt moniker for you. Democracy is when the voice of a large segment of the American public is being expunged from a general hearing by such platforms as TH-cam and Twitter? Democracy is NPR and all of corporate media not reporting anything from Biden's past that shows him to be not the "man of integrity" that he and the sycophant media claims him to be? Democracy is giving a large and constant platform to an extremely tiny group within the GOP while giving way less exposure to what the vast majority of Republicans are saying? Democracy is not reporting at all about the huge marches and rallies supporters of Trump have held in the last weeks while BLM matches of a 100 marchers are given top of the news coverage? You must go by the communist definition of democracy to write such a crazy comment.
Barbara Prickett they actually chose money over party. A little research reveals quite a lot about these very smart grifters. And of course the news will lift them up, they have snake oil to sell to us as well. The more clicks the more dough. The news these days will turn us against each other and trust that they won't start a civil war by stirring up the Warhawks on either side. Question: Do we, you or I, really now anything except what they tell us. We hear things but we lack context so often. Please be at peace. Trust your mother , but not this man.
God bless you, Steve, and everyone at the Lincoln project
The Lincoln Project gave so many of us a home. Forever grateful to the team at the Lincoln Project for taking the helm. Your work helped save the nation. And that's no small thing 😉👍
He helped start the Tea Party that led to Trumpism. He is complicit. It’s cool he’s going back now, but he helped create this. Look into his history.
@Relax it Now 523 that's all fear and no facts bro. Dial it back and look into more than far right-wing sources. BLM is about young Americans' disgust with systemic racism and its relentless brutality towards citizens of color
And the fact that the Right was more traumatized by the destruction of property--which was largely done by opportunists who were not part of the protests--than by brutality, which is the destruction of persons--shows the latent fascism in a capitalism that has historically valued property above personhood. The progressive insistence on putting people *over* profit is a defense of democracy over property, not an attempt to tear it down. Can you allow yourself to consider that, or is it too far outside your fearful angry comfort zone?
Steve Schmidt is an American hero! And coming from this Democrat it means a lot!
It’s good to know there are republicans with ethics who are still prepared to fight for what is right and fair in a democracy.
They left the party. 106 republican congressman signed onto overturning the election. Only 90 refused.
@@michellemardahl-dumesnil3341 - Sad and very, very scary.
Whaa?!
Trump acts like an authoritarian, Biden represents democracy. Its like the chinese communist party have managed to infiltrate the us government through trump and his cult followers. Trump does not do democracy.
Yes there is and i am a Republican Biden Voter.
This is what a true Patriot sounds like. He is clear, concise and honest. Thank you Steve Schmidt.
So honest I want to leave Satanism 🙃
I see beyond that which is there
I like this man a lot: he's direct, his vision is clear, and he has impeccable reasoning; a clean conscience and upright demeanor are his too.
@Dj Luminol People DO learn from their mistakes. People can, and DO, change for the better. Don't believe everything you are learning from Dumbald Chump -- he's an anomaly!
AND a tough opponent to democrats, while maintaining honor at all times. I wonder though, how long has it been since he realized the Republician party decided to build another country on the grave of this Republic. I knew when Condelizza Rice told ballfaced lies to the 9/11 Commission.
@Dj Luminol "his vision is clear ". "he has impeccable reasoning " . Do you mean those whom he hired simply after they said something half-nice about him on tv. " Why doesn't he wear those prescribed spectacles? Vanityl vanity, thy name is vanity .
Anytime you say that about a politician and has to viewed as sarcasm.
@Dj Luminol Schmidt is a conservative, not a progressive or liberal. But he has the commonsense and good judgement to fight the fascist wing of his former party, who, from the looks of it, are on the precipice of taking it over. For the greater good, we need the entire rest of the country to form a coalition, to stand up, speak out and fight for our Democracy.
I am a registered Democrat. Mr. Schmidt represents my idea of what true leadership is. I appreciate his patriotism and I am open to hearing more about what platform he would propose for the future of the Republican Party but also his vision for the future of the United States. We have a lot of work to do.
Exactly
Patriotism is part of the problem. It has led us into countless illegal, immoral wars. It has blinded us to what our problems really are, which means we're unable to fix our nation.
Greed and the concentration of wealth is the problem. The civilization will fall and this time there will be no coming back, the planet's biosphere is to damaged. The human race is not redeemable.
Same here. Registered democrat but I appreciate this man
I will likely not ever agree with Mr. Schmidt’s policy ideas for our country. But, he speaks from a place of rationalism, intelligence and facts and would like to hear republicans that possess his points of view in an intellectual exchange of ideas with Democrats for a change. Who knows ? I’ve been known to change my mind after being educated to the facts I may have been missing on any given topic.
Thank you, Mr. Schmidt. I'm registered independent, but have previously voted for many Republicans. But the change in the Republican national party (I would say after Newt Gingrich and culminating in Trump) has been horrific. I cannot in good conscience vote for a current Republican.
exact same from this Independent!
Well stated .... The GOP has become totally corrupt and a bunch of incompetent serial liars with zero interest in making the country better for the citizens.
@@coreyham3753 FBI is RAIDING trump's home for political reasons, arranging papers on flooors and taking snapshots as if the papers were just strowed there... the news media not being able to let go of the man for 4 years and it's the "republicans" that are the "corrupt ones"...wow, you really are braindead
Steve Schmidt is THE best, most clear-headed spokesperson there is on what's REALLY going on.
...who gifted the world Sarah Palin?!
He loved working under Bush? C'mon man
It is refreshing to listen to Steve Schmidt so clearly enunciate the current problems and possible remedies in the US today.
#JimMcGettigan 👍
Except hes entirely wrong and corrupt to the core.
@@probablynotdad6553 This is what corrupt looks like... 👇
Catalogued by Mcsweeney:
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-complete-listing-so-far-atrocities-1-1-004
@@probablynotdad6553 absolutely and completely nonsense answer
Ouch ! Guess he pushed a few buttons
He's always strong and brilliantly focused.
I always like to hear what Steve Schmidt had to say. He’s a clear, thoughtful, articulate speaker, who cares about our country and our democracy.
Republic
Agree 100%
I am a progressive, schmidt isn't my guy... BUT... his views are valid... for the sake of our democracy both sides need to join forces to restore democracy
@@lv2tango2 - Republic
He cares more for his share of $50 Million!
I like this guy and I'm Democrat. I like his judgement based in unassailable principle and with ethical humanity in his heart. We need more people who care like this man.
He's a traitor to America.
@Ike Cooper - Why would you propose that Schmidt is a traitor to America?
@@care2think611 He's not affiliated with any party or what they believe in. They (LP) have just capitalized the left's deluded hatred of Trump. They constantly misquote or distort the truth in each of their ads. People like this should be rejected by everyone. If it's the honest truth you're after, this is not who you want giving it to you.
@@kylecooper6740 - Where do you specifically get that truth you're speaking of if the Lincoln Project and Schmidt are not giving it to us?
@@care2think611 Go through each of their videos and then watch the original clips and see how they cut the video and narrate lies over the top.
Steve Schmidt is a national treasure, a profile in courage. God bless his efforts.
I would love to see Steve awarded recognition. The presidential medal of freedom would not be unreasonable for him to receive. I just hope he helps write the screenplay for this debacle and Shakespearean tragedy we're living through.
Truth! I love listening to him speak. I think he should teach civics, he's so knowledgeable, it's amazing
Evil Rev They serve a purpose.
@Evil Rev Copy and paste much ER?
@Evil Rev well that describes the Republican hacks and Trump enablers.
Excellent interview. I wish more Republicans had his dignity, duty and soul. He’s come a long way. I hope he keeps helping America.
Steve is one of the greatest Americans alive right now. We should all thank him for his hard work and patriotism!
I’m a democrat, but welcome The Lincoln Projects efforts and would welcome truthful, rational exchange of ideas in public debates over republicans refusing to debate and relying on propaganda, anti-science, lies and violence as their “talking points.” The MAGA people I know would say they didn’t like trumps behavior, but liked his policies- of which they can’t name a single one.
No one speaks better than Steve on this topic. Hands down the most insightful person on trumpism.
He and Bernie Sanders
yeah, trickledown economics 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
@@kfenstymiller just so you know, the Democrats are the party of trickle down, have been since 2012.
@@ConstipationInHollywood no shit, thats also what this brain drain thinks
@@ConstipationInHollywood bullshit. Trickdown economics came into play during the Reagan Administration and has remained a platform of the republican party. You dumb? You fail high school civics?
Thank you Steve Schmidt for being a constant advocate for Democracy.
I love listening to your truthful words. They of course are like I'm talking, with a lot more correct and calm things that are so correct. We need your leadership more than ever before. You use such direct language . LOVE YOUR DIRECTION
He will still push for his own agenda and that is tax cuts for republicans he is not to be trusted only used to scold the republican party
@@ryanadams0922 , why are you here listening to him?
@@joannleo2958 , I also love his kitchen 🤗
@@76482 Im not here listening to him Im letting the people know he is not to be praised at all by the left as he is a republican through and through and will fight against the issues
This man is a hero. It was not a simple matter to stand up to trump when no one else was. Very brave.
All of the guys from LP are heroes. I truly believe they swung the votes needed to win the swing states and will be the heroes in the history books of the future.
and a true Patriot. th-cam.com/video/4lUO9s9t4Vw/w-d-xo.html
Real hero would dismantle military industrial complex, not stupid clown president who only hurts other corrupt politicians ambition for power.
Very American...
Good Dems and Reps stood with the LP the question moving forward will be what they do with that power.
I really love how this man frames his ideas. He is the ultimate strategist. tRump played into their hands because he is so undisciplined. The next demagogue may be far more intelligent and disciplined than tRump. Liberals need to find a way to reach out to tRump supporters. tRumpism will remain an ever present threat.
Trump is lazy and slovengly
There is but one way to get to trumps base and that to tap into thier sense of hatred and entitlements. You can probably guess what they are.
@@temporaryname8905 - as an outsider what is it exactly that separates Liberals from Conservatives in the US?
@@clubteague really one party wants small government with little taxes while the other wants huge government that run your whole life and take tons of taxes. The media says one is racist and one is pure and godly.
That is a frightening thought, and everyone needs to understand it. You have to find your enemies weak spot. Everyone has their Achilles heel. Everyone.
Really appreciate Steve Schmidt, Rick Wilson and all the folks at the Lincoln project.
G.R.I.F.T.E.R.S., on and all. (Steve Schmidt thought SARAH PALIN was good for McCain....NICE ONE!!!!!!!!!!)
Then pray for them.
Steve Schmidt, thank you for standing up for our American Democracy. So many of us stand with you, but we do not have your voice, knowledge, nor ability. Thank you for the Lincoln Project. Thank you for educating us.
That was a lot to think about.
What a National treasure Steve has become.
He's a TV personality who's in the game to make money and get famous, not to save the country. If he's a national treasure, then so is the Big Mac - and thats not saying alot about our national treasures. His Lincoln Project didn't convert Trumpers to vote for Biden, so he didn't save the election by posting his anti-Trump videos. He did to Trump what FOX News did to Obama, and we all know that such a technique didn't convert pro-Obama voters to vote Republican. Its just a way of talking trash in a public forum, which doesn't do either side any good, but DOES get Steve Schmidt some celebrity while doing it. The Lincoln Project was not a grassroots movement that helped America, it was a political stunt meant to boost ratings for a select few.
Rich at donors expense as well.
Thank you for your work. May God bless Mr. Schmidt and his family.
Please prayer for him and his legal defense.
He is right! We must all come together and fight for Democracy against those who want to see it destroyed!
Democrat Joe Biden was created by the MSM and democrat political handlers. Throughout the Campaign and even now, Joe Biden has sought safety in his basement; he continues reading with stilted expression and confusion, from teleprompters with carefully scripted and controlled live news conferences.
It was plainly evident that Joe’s public persona had more in common with Charlie McCarthy than with President Trump or Biden’s animated running mate, Kamala Harris. Unlike Bergen who gave Charlie a voice and life to lift the spirit of Americans, Joe is controlled by leftist democrat puppeteers with a sinister purpose. He became the political marionette of the Marxist-leaning democrat party and the fawning media. At least Charlie always behaved as Edgar Bergen intended. Thus far, Biden has proven he is a loose cannon capable of blowing up anything and everything the democrat party has worked for. For example, Biden said recently, “We have put together the most inclusive and extensive voter fraud organization in the history of American politics.” His ventriloquists were passing out because of the unintended truth in his statement while the MSM ignored it. In another campaign stop he addled, “I want to make it clear, I’m not going nuts.” Later he later contradicted that by saying, “We choose truth over facts.” Most recently in Biden’s alleged role at President-elect, he announced his pick for HHS Secretary, Xavier Becerra, and both mispronounced his name got his title wrong. Democrats only wish he was as articulate as his doppelganger, Charlie McCarthy.
Who wants to destroy it? I'm confused
Lol... you don't understand the problem. Every Trump supporter believes he is supporting democracy because they believe any view other than theirs is unAmerican; they believe Democrats are communists, socialist... and a list of ridiculous things including being on The Grassy Knoll and the Ford Theatre.
@@larryross1819 Con man Donald Trump was created by a Conglomerate of Right Wing alliances aided by Russian strategic interests. Throughout the Campaign and even now Trump has sought safety behind inciting sentiment and violence, whilst hiding in "his" Bunker, he continues to reading with a hatred and delusional paranoia, from Telepromters and with carefully scripted and controlled appearances and divisive speeches.
There, i fixed it for you. I know it's hard to get by with that level of delusion you must experience. It's ok, not your fault. ;)
@@francisdavis1271 It is you, who dont understand the
Problem. Democrats have been advocating violence
And intolerance of anyone
Who thinks differently or believes differently.
Steve Schmidt - solid man ... full of integrity... We need more people like this ...
good god! are you serious! we are doomed! he's part of what got us here. remember! no! here's a reminder of his solidness and integrity, SARA FUCKING PALEN!!!!!!! !
Guys full of shit !!!
Solid bullshit artist !!!
I like Schmidt too, but he may be guilt ridden about foisting Sarah Palin upon the USA.
@@dalelong4716 guilt ridden? about sara palen? seriously? seriously! he says the exact same schidt about progressives currently that he and sara palen had said about the whole democratic party in 2008, everything is socialism in the democratic party to these schidt stained people. he's not respectable at all. he's nothing but a platitude machine, no substance!
The country owes a big debt of gratitude to The Lincoln Project, for helping defend our democracy.
trump would not have been defeated without the Lincoln project. thank you.
@Hadarah Yeshua Of course it was Stacey Abrams. And it was Lincoln Project too. Many people deserve credit for Georgia. You don't need to discredit Lincoln Project in order to give much deserved credit to Stacey Abrams. It was a close election, and every effort helped push the needle.
@Hadarah Yeshua I get it. You don't want to give Lincoln Project ANY credit for anything. You're discounting everything they did, as if nobody was moved by their ads.
@Hadarah Yeshua Great! Sounds like you have never even heard about the Lincoln Project or seen their powerful ads. That's why you're so focused on Abraham Lincoln instead. That's perfectly okay because it sounds like you didn't need to see the ads. I'm going to reveal a little secret: despite the similar name, Abraham Lincoln is not the same thing as the Lincoln Project.
@Hadarah Yeshua Yeah, Abe Lincoln got way too much credit for his TV ads. Bye!
If the Lincoln Project were the reason Biden turned Georgia blue then it wouldn’t have taken Georgia to flip the senate. The Lincoln Project had a hand in it but Stacey Abrams owned Georgia.
Please Steve, keep up your great job. We seriously need you.
I am grateful for The Lincoln Project! Thank you for the work you are doing.
Thank you for a civic masterclass every time I hear you speak, Steve Schmidt
Hearing someone speak so plainly and sanely is a relief! Better than the Democrats as well. Thank you Steve Schmidt.
Steve Schmidt is a leader with a mission to save our democracy.
He is one smart cookie, love this guy he's on the Bill Maher show ... To bad the covid didn't do it's job on the one person who invited it to the USA.. maybe if he read the morning briefings daily briefings he would have been able to do a better job at controlling covid-19!! Since he can't read I'm flabbergasted by all his ignorant fans. . 🌎✌💜💯🎄☃️
@@juanitashatley9438 I agree! When I view those young people sitting behind Drump at his dictatorial rallies, all wearing or holding signs they were given by tRump, when they entered, I know that they have no idea what Drumpf is taking about. They, unfortunately, are driven only by...well, I cannot even think of what to say... I don’t know what these young adults, who applaud every dRUMP nonsensical statement, are driven by...It’s abhorrent, the amount of damage this Delusional man has caused.
@@dorleedee7702 I know it's like they're possessed by pure hatred and evil.. Stinks I've been best friends with a girl from high school and these last 4 yrs have tested our friendship in ways that blow my mind, unfortunately I'm still wondering if we can hold our 35+ year friendship 🥺💯🤶☃️🎅
@@dorleedee7702 I cant believe someone as stupid as him could ever cause so much Chaos my goodness.. I'm not a person of hatred I'm a lover and I'm a fighting LEO hear me roaring 🦁😁🦁💯
Yeah, just what we need a former republican that'll give us the inside scoop😏
Steve Schmidt, "Insightful and Powerful" and does not embellish.
Fact.
He's doing penance for bringing Sarah Palin to the world stage and well he should.
@Evil Rev they might take money from their PAC but if you think about it from a capitalist sense they are selling a change mechanism that’s vital. It’s sort of like health insurance, you’ll never spend the money it costs you on health services, but you’d be dead without it
@Evil Rev ~ Trump has already lost, get over it and move on, Karen.
@Evil Rev Wrong - Evil (interesting name lol). The Lincoln Project are Republicans who still have their integrity in tact and honour Country over Party.
The Lincoln Project has been a great contribution to throwing Trump out. Another 4 years of Trump would have would have been the end of our democracy.
You are not out of the woods yet. Trump can still play the inland terrorist card, or the military coup card.
And I am not looking forward to having that slime ball Tucker Carlson as president of the USA in 2024!
You have 2 Qanon is the Congress. Lots of work to do. Think Schmidt and LP should start a centrist party. Two party system is so divisive. Also Americans need to identify self by party affiliation too.
Michel Martin is THE BEST interviewer I've seen in 4 years. She cuts to the quick, covers all the bases, but never offends her subject :)
Lincoln Project is great and very effective at being a thorn in this idiots side, to put him on defensive and off balance, thank you immensely and from my heart, Steve.
💯
We need more principled Republicans to hold their party accountable and show some true courage like this man.
Unlike the Rinos who seem to be backing Biden.
Unfortunately, they are so WELL served under trump, as a lot make money in many different shadie ways, and they know trump doesn't care. If anything, he supports their shadie efforts, so why wouldn't they stand behind trump. Morales be dammed. Money talks. They know once trump is out, Democrats will oust them for any doggie activity and the gravy boat is over. Really sad and bad time for America.
good luck, leftists. all you're all doing is fomenting hatred for your side.
Unlike the 106 House Republicans cowards who signed on to trump's attempted election coup!
The project has to continue, this is the beginning of that traditional Republican party returning, and there going to need similar organizations such as there's to emerge.
This group of Republicans is what allowed me to illustrate to my son that political parties are not all good or all bad.
He has officially left the Republican party, though. He, at least, considers the GOP irredeemable.
One party, the republicans, are all bad.
@@TheEvertw I think most of the Lincoln Project has left and renounced the GOP. The lone hold out, afaik, is Michael Steele, the ex-RNC chair.
I like your Eagle btw
@@MarcosElMalo2 Yeah, even Tara waited the the last minute. She left it as soon as the votes were in and she saw that 70+ Republicans were still into Trump and the cause was lost
The Lincoln Project received my only financial donation during this election season. They performed excellent, important, and patriotic work.
Ditto! I did the same.
Steve is a brilliant thinker and a genius with words.
I don’t know ... I belong to Mensa ... I fail to see the genius
He is also a beliver in trickledown economics, so that brilliant thinkers head is firmly lodged in his own ass !
you make your point in one sentence,clear,concise and commendable.
@@pjuliano9000 if that’s really true: Mensa needs to up their standards.
Steve has proven that he does not now nor has ever believed in the Republican party values. Steve Schmidt and men like him used politics as a tool for them to gain political power.
Thank you Steve Schmidt, you did on heck of a job on Trump! Bravo!
Lincoln Project took him down!
Trump forced a few thousand on the Capitol and got nowhere, Lincoln just needed a few ads to lose him an election 🤣
Hope your share of the $50,000,000 carries you over until you can find new gainful employment.
Steve is the reason my ears perked up when all this madness was going on. I wanna be taught American history with Steve as the instructor.
Hell yay !!! Thank you Lincoln Project for all you do ✌️
I never ever thought that I would agree with Steve Schmidt. He has turned out to be a real citizen.
Democrat Hunter Biden has been investigated by the Feds for nearly a year, and that includes tax evasion allegations. Honest Hunter Biden did not report “approximately $400,000” in income he collected from his position on the board of Ukrainian natural gas firm Burisma Holdings when he joined in 2014, according to an attorney for his firm who noted that his tax returns needed to be amended. The memo dated Jan. 16, 2017, one of multiple new emails, detailed democrat Joe Biden’s son's income for the years 2013 through 2015 for tax purposes.
“I learned yesterday for the first time that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware advised my legal counsel, also yesterday, that they are investigating my tax affairs,” democrat Hunter Biden said in a statement last week. “I take this matter very seriously but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately, including with the benefit of professional tax advisors.”
A well-placed government source said that democrat Hunter Biden has been a target of the grand jury investigation. According to the source, a "target" means that there is a "high probability that person committed a crime".
@@larryross1819 If Hunter Biden is indicted,, then he will be judged. If found innocent, he will go free. If he is found guilty, then he will be punished. That's the way the law works in America: Specific allegations and proofs lead to a court trial if the prosecutor thinks there is a case, then a decision by a jury, then sentencing by a judge.
Agree!
Lmfao I remember hating his ass. At least he has some sense!
@Ja Cotter You Trumpites are always quick to use the insult. You don't care what Trump is. There are honorable Republicans who don't accept man who defy the law, man who insult anyone who does not agree with them, men who are liars, men who ask the Russians to help them in an election. You are without honor.
Steve Schmidt, clear sighted and a breath of fresh air.
@Bill Moore Ah diddy dums, poor Bill.
He would take your breath away for a buck.
This was a big help for me, Lincoln Project ❣️
The “Lincoln Project” is so ingenious, innovative, challenging, and our knights in shining armor.
Your group literally was a lifeline for me. I was becoming so depressed and disillusioned with Trump and the insanity of his core group. When you began projecting your sanity on you tube I felt like I was no longer alone!!!! There is life on earth after all
God Bless you ☺️ America. needs you Steve A.
Exactly how I feel as well most of my co-workers...especially the young ones :)
Yes, We ALL r beginning to realize what a debt we owe to the the birth of The Lincoln Project.
Curious about your comments 🤔 were you a republican who felt trump didn't represent your party, or on the left. Either way i respect what you said!
Their gone and you are alone again.
Thank you for interviewing Mr. Schmidt. This was an interview worth watching this week - and today is only Tuesday!
I’m so grateful that these former Republicans came over to our side! I am a democrat and I don’t think we would’ve won without them. I want them onboard!
At this point we’re all Americans!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸♥️
He was part of the enablers up until relatively recently.
I am also on the left side, but this is not about us and them. It's about honesty and decency. Steve Schmidt is a voice of clarity.
Exactly!!
Agreed
Steve did not mention the evangelists, who are equally to blame for the current chaos.
They've sold their souls to the devil. Not really ironic. Always the most visibly pious to stray first.
They are too powerful a target to go after. They literally destroy political careers.
It's not at all surprising to me that religious people would follow another autocratic demi-god. It's their nature. Religion eschews reason, rationality, and evidence for Belief and Faith and the grifter's lure.
If you have religious beliefs - follow them and stick with them. With respect to 'evangelists', they are the devil's work. Cast them away like the sins they are. They are bastard-destroyers of positive 'faith'.
They're in there for the money.
the democratic party need to be paying attention Steve Schmidt speaks the truth and with great clarity and conviction. AOC and our progressives need to follow the Lincoln Project's lead
I really l8ke what the Lincoln Project has done to help save our country. They made a difference.
Although I’m a Democrat, I have the utmost respect for the Lincoln project guys, because it takes a lot of courage and patriotism to put country over party like they did, unlike the whole GOP
After reading about the policies the people behind the Lincoln Project supported, I have NO respect for these men whatsoever. I do appreciate their project to defeat Trump and all his isms. They are late to the confessional and only for this one big orange reason. Their deep down Repub beliefs are deeply flawed and destructive as we have seen. My respect will show up when they speak to these.
Shouldn’t country always above party? If the country lost Democracy, only ruling party will be left. Look at China, Russia, you will understand what I mean.
@@maryannlammersen6536 What specifically did you read? Do you also realize that the Lincoln Project has said it is not interested in pursuing policy issues, but in promoting democratic values. Do you not know that they are currently in Georgia, spending time, effort and money to defeat Purdue and Loeffler? Do you listen to their podcasts or livestreams to understand their actual thinking? Have you heard them talking about how their thinking has changed?
I’m not saying you have to like them or their conservative politics. I’m just asking that you avoid mischaracterizing them.
@@MarcosElMalo2 Not mischaracterizing. Saying I have heard and read what they stand for and they all come out of that toxic GOP milieu. Read for yourself. Anti Trump and anti GA senators is ok by me.
The Lincoln Project was the best thing that happened to the Democratic Party. They totally missed the boat on opposing Trump and putting out their own platform. Thank you for your help.
Democrats are the ones who impeached Trump.
Steve, I listened to the whole interview. How can it be that my thoughts are exactly what your voice spoke? I suppose it is in alot of minds. I am elderly but I still have a voice. The anger within is so strong! I was ready for a "Civil War". From what is still going on this day 12-12-20. We must all agree if only on one thing, We must not lose Democracy, Steve it's not only for us America , it is for the whole world! Humanity! All of those for whatever reason they do it need to be tried in a court of LAW. Our Democratic Way for TREASON!. They are seditionist. And if we don't take action, right now at this moment of time we will lose Democracy for the World. And all of the men and women who went to wars, their death's will have been for naught.
These men will be remembered as actual men with integrity trying to do the right thing..
no, hes racist
Ironic statement.
This is what a modern day hero looks like. Thank you Steve Schmidt and The Lincoln Project team for stepping up to help save America from itself.
Steve Schmidt. Honesty, integrity and smart. I will follow this man anywhere.
Me too! Steve Schmidt is so much more than a political consultant! He possesses the brains, integrity, compassion and a steadfast, positive commitment to our country! In my opinion, Steve should be hired by the Biden administration, he has an enormous amount to offer our country! 👏😊
Don't involve yourself in "hero worship"--it is a danger in politics. Read and understand his policies, question them, and him! That is what keeps people honest!
@@hjhall5899 I like Steve because he is not a fake. He tells it like it is. When he helped to run campaigns for Bush, Schwarzenegger and McCain he was a straight shooter. The guy does not have to be "on my side" for me to like his style.
This lib will vote for him depending on the race...
Agreed. TLP and Steve Schmidt are now the only true and real GUARDIANS of democracy the Constitution of The United States of America 🇺🇸. Trump is trying to circumvent the Constitution, the Courts, THE LAW and even the VOTERS.
Autocracy must be confronted with Robust and muscular liberalism. Thank you TLP
Wow, a truly gifted intellect/speaker! This is what honor and integrity sound like. 🙏🏻
Standing up. Taking a Stand. Takes a real Person.
The Lincoln Project restored my hope with every ad. I am a life-long Democrat; I always vote. LP was a light in the darkest night for me. I will be tracking them hereon-out.
I saw this on Amanpour the other night. So intelligently put. This needs to be shared far and wide. He makes so much sense.
None of his actions post election are the least bit surprising. Shame on the Republican Party for ever nominating this conman!
In life we all have many tough lessons. His cult members have some hard lessons ahead. As they realize the truth and admit their errors we should embrace them and welcome them back. Love is the answer.
@@Joy-mh9xq , that’s putting it mildly....Trump said “ I love the uneducated”, it progressed from there.
The GOP has created a monster that they can’t control...these are troubling times indeed.
@@alanbrookes6637 Trump said that he loved the poorly educated. We must get it right and be better than Trump.
@@Joy-mh9xq Love is the answer; so true. Yet, determining how to practice love in the light of truth begs a far more profound answer. The Cult of King Con has members who claim a willingness to die for their Dear Leader. If they are willing to die for Con, are they also willing to kill for him? Such fanatical allegiance to a shambolic carnival barker is unlikely to lead the cult members to, as you wrote, "admit their errors". They are far more likely to release their rage. We are seeing incidents of that now; in Arizona and Michigan. How should people who know that love conquers hate react to rage?
I want Steve's kitchen. I also respect his decision to leave the party.
I love his kitchen too.
Lincoln Project: I will thank you every day we hold on to our democracy.
@@juneaborealis8658 Ah, another conspiracy theory. Let me know when you crack the case.
I could listen to Steve talk all day, especially when he's kicking the GOP square in the balls. It would be a tragedy if he never serves in public office, even by his own choice.
what do you think 74,000,000 Americans think about your post? You think you're fostering unity and brotherhood? or do you think you're fomenting more division and distrust?
@@martinriggs4960 Because Trump never fomented division and distrust...
@@martinriggs4960 He's telling the truth with a brain...anyone else like that listening Republican or Democrat or Indep. can unite around that.
@@martinriggs4960 You should just admit to yourself that you're not a fan of democracy.
Here here!
Jeeze, thank you Steve Schmidt. You give me direction and hope.These are crazy times and the last 4 years have been brutal.
Thank you Steve and Rick and everyone else at the Lincoln Prject for everything you are doing! You have been my saving grace, my light in the darkness and a true voice of honesty and reason throughout these nightmarish days of Trump. I wish I could work for and with all of you because I believe steadfastly in everything you are doing.
The Lincoln project is much better at taking the fight to trump better than the democrats. Keep up the good work.
hope so
@Club Soda hum, how? Example please.
@Club Soda I also don't support their policies but I certainly shared their videos in an effort to fight Trump.
It again goes back to Anand Giridharadas' comment- Democrats don't know how to speak! Look at the Trump campaign. Broad-stroking every Democrats as radical communists, recycling Nixon 1968 (suburb -takeover, "silent majority"), so on and so forth. The massages sound utterly ridiculous, yet they press enough buttons for many people to ignore/rationalize away the horror of covid and the poor job Trump has done.
Republicans KNOW how to press the buttons to trigger powerful emotional responses in their favor; Democrats?
I am a Democrat, and I agree!
40% of us do not have $400 set aside for an emergency. Yes! This is one of the most diagnostic symptoms of our situation!! That destabilizes the country, as he says
@Evil Rev And yet *fiscally irresponsible* seems to be one of Corporate America’s ethos. Funny how the Government shouldn’t be the answer for the people who pay their taxes but it *must* be the solution for big corporations and the richest people who don’t pay their share of taxes or any at all. People like you are the problem; your view on helping those in need is seen as a handout whereas “assisting” corporations time after time is viewed as a subsidy. Instead of being self righteous you should be thankful that your parents or the schools you attended taught you the lessons needed on how to manage your money. Too bad compassion, humility and helping those in need weren’t part of that lesson for you.
@Evil Rev oh I think that is a small percentage. Hard to be fiscally responsible when one makes $19,000 each fiscal year. You speak as if everyone has a support system and extended family. That’s not the case for most people.
@@marcom6089 bravo
@Evil Rev The rich are on welfare and are bailed out and subsidized by governments every time. There's no talk of irresponsibility blah blah when giving them trillions in 2008 or now. When your health care is connected to employment how is anyone responsible for "fiscal responsibility." This is right wing gibberish.
@@lisawalkerblodgett3055 Thanks. ☺️
I just don’t understand how some people are not able to see that everyone needs help at some point in their lives. And as you perfectly stated, it is hard to be fiscally responsible when people make $19k p/y. These corporations get away with not paying their employees what they’re worth, don’t pay federal taxes taxes or get certain benefits from the government that your average American doesn’t get.
Lincoln Project’s Steve Schmidt has the gratitude of a nation Thank You Sir!👍🙂
Absolutely one of the best programs I have heard in a very long time. Thank you Steve.
I've been following Steve Schmidt for a long time now and I find him to be an excellent orator who tells the truth. A former Republican with a backbone.
Steve Schmidt or The Lincoln Project should be Time's Man of the Year. This is incredible vision and work!
THIS IS SATAN'S BUTT HOLE OF THE YEAR..THE LINCOLN PROJECT
@Noir Path THIS DANGEROUS MARXIST TURD SHOWS THE COMMIE IN HIM HE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM ENSLAVING
U S CITIZENS
@@mandybecker3897 God created buttholes for a good reason, so therefore they are perfect...just like elbows and knees! C'mon folks, grow up!
@@mandybecker3897 Calm down, Ivan. Are Russian keyboards stuck in caps-lock? It gives you away so please pass this on to your handlers.
@@scotttaggart Mandy is a purebred Russian troll.
I followed the Lincoln Project for the last year. It's great. I am a life long Democrat, but I have to say that I have respect for Senetors Sasse and Romney. Both have stood up to Trump.
what? Romney said that trump's coup attempt was "unfortunate". And you think he is great?! THAT is standing up to Trump?
@@e-spy Exactly! Look at how low the bar has fallen that an expression of mild discomfort is now somehow a brave act speaking truth to power. Smh.
Romney voted for all trumps policies.....he just did like the how....so they not that different....just style....
"The know nothing" party? Brilliant. Love this guy.
This was an actual party in the U.S. Look it up.
The 126 names of the traitors should be on the front pages of every newspaper.
14th amendment says they can be removed.... never to hold elected office again
Nancy?
Published in the Washington Post!
@Dawn Walton alternative version: th-cam.com/video/SNG3JtihSgI/w-d-xo.html
@@llewellynkereiff4383 The republicans and democrats protect each other while both parties enrich themselves and their families! If you as a congress person become a multimillionaire while in office it’s highly likely you would not rat out another congress person who is enriching hisself and his family for fear of a closer look at your own finances! Remove money from politics and term limits and problem solved!
Tell Speaker Pelosi to refuse to seat the 126 House Republicans who claimed their elections were invalid
www.thepetitionsite.com/en-ca/512/814/664/?TAP=2270
Steve, thank you for every you and “The Lincoln Project “ stands for...Democracy, the true meaning of we the people of the USA...don’t ever stop giving us these valuable lessons of our history.
Now that his left over lyers(lawyers) have kept on affirming that you cannot impeach a citizen , they should arrest the citizen ang judge him for his acts with a jury....
Looks like they are a bunch of profiteering fake Republican. He definitely no Conservative.
Steve Schmidt exemplifies the true meaning of 'America First.'
no, bloodsucker nation full ahead
A co-founder of the lincoln project... is America First now? LOL are you turd brains hallucinating? You are literally ass backwards.
"We cannot become exhausted in this fight!"
Amen. We must remain diligent.
@tommy aronson No !!!!!! No guns !!!!!! No need for more blood . Stay calm .
Is that all u can think of ? Really? Ya right when in doubt pull your gun out. U wud think it a Wild West again and not progressed at all. Dumb response
Steve Schmidt and the Lincoln Project are my personal hero’s.
Absolutely 💯!!
Mine too Alan. Put Rick Wilson in there along with many many former Republicans who can see where death breath trump is taking this country to.
Me, too, but I'm sure they're still corporatists whom want health insurance companies to make BILLION$ in profit instead of providing low-cost care, oppose a "living wage," support Citizens United, etc. I'm VERY grateful for their political ads though. THANK YOU!!
Yes just love Steve and thank you for all the hard work
But John Weaver is your favorite.
This is 😥. Only a few people like him are speaking out. These elected officials are out of control. And have lost their souls and minds.
Yes, like in Texas. This is a terrible hypocrisy and outright deceitful policy.
There are very few people like him to speak out. Steve Schmidt, "You use your tongue prettier than a $20 whore", with apologies to Slim Pickens in "Blazing Saddles".
So sad and scary, but so true !
Elected officials are a reflection of the [voting] population. Not voting is the number one cause of unwanted presidencies.
Tonya, it is my hope we do not stop trying to get USA back away from trumpism. This election did not end the killing of democracy.
I'm all in. Let's get America back on the rails of being a healthy democracy. Thank you Lincoln Project for directly calling to account the blustering good-for-nothing and his sycophants.
Steve Schmidt a real American. Be thankful for his work and the Lincoln project.
Steve Schmidt is a articulate voice of reason in a sea of this chaos. Keep up the good fight for democracy.
Thank you for this service you have truly saved America. I am sorry to admit that common sense could not win this battle alone. Thank you.
I love listening to this man because he says everything I feel.
Enjoy your big fat government pension.
The MALTA poster behind the lady has a chinese flag on it... Shown on purpose of course.
I have always been proud of my republican heritage. My great great grandfather was one of the first Republicans under Abraham Lincoln. You are my hero. Thank you
Excellent Overview by Steve Schmidt, who knows exactly what happened, what needs to happen, and how to put it into words that resonate with us and bring us together.
I wish he had mentioned that Roy Kohn, McCarthy's lawyer from the trials in the 50's, was donald's mentor for decades.
Thank you Steve for the Lincoln Project. Your work to restore our Democracy will long be remembered.
We are a Republic. Check it out!
There is an intelligent person with the true pulse of America. Fighting the good fight...Bravo!
The Lincoln Project was well executed. We owe Steve Schmidt and the rest of the founders a debt of gratitude for what they brought to the surface, video after video.
They need prayers at this point.