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Rhiannon12866

(207,352 posts)
Fri Dec 3, 2021, 08:51 PM Dec 2021

Steve Schmidt: 'The Lust For Power Supersedes Everything' For Republicans - Deadline - MSNBC



Former Republican strategist Steve Schmidt and host of the “On Brand” podcast Donny Deutsch the Republican obstruction being at an all time high on Capitol Hill. Aired on 12/03/2021.



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Steve Schmidt: 'The Lust For Power Supersedes Everything' For Republicans - Deadline - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 OP
;-( elleng Dec 2021 #1
I just listened to a description of DeSantis' current antics on Joy Reid's show and it sounds Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 #3
Witnessing all they've done...I would say that is 80 percent of the motivation StClone Dec 2021 #2
TFG "got away with it," so they're following his narcissist example Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 #5
Of course! SheltieLover Dec 2021 #4
And they know that those are the demographics who will not vote for them Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 #6
Absolutely! SheltieLover Dec 2021 #8
Steve Schmidt is absolutely the best at calling out these Deplorables! Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 #9
Excellent! 👏👏👏👏 SheltieLover Dec 2021 #10
K&R MustLoveBeagles Dec 2021 #7

Rhiannon12866

(207,352 posts)
3. I just listened to a description of DeSantis' current antics on Joy Reid's show and it sounds
Fri Dec 3, 2021, 09:01 PM
Dec 2021

Like he's taking a page from TFG's book - refusing to comply with federal mandates and attempting to build up an unvaccinated police force under his control in his state.

StClone

(11,695 posts)
2. Witnessing all they've done...I would say that is 80 percent of the motivation
Fri Dec 3, 2021, 08:59 PM
Dec 2021

Lust, money, prestige are too, oh and narcissism.

Rhiannon12866

(207,352 posts)
5. TFG "got away with it," so they're following his narcissist example
Fri Dec 3, 2021, 09:12 PM
Dec 2021

It's all about power with them - and, as you said, all that comes with it.

Rhiannon12866

(207,352 posts)
6. And they know that those are the demographics who will not vote for them
Fri Dec 3, 2021, 09:25 PM
Dec 2021

They want to continue the tradition of male white power in this country and refuse to accept the hard won changes that have been far too long in coming.

Rhiannon12866

(207,352 posts)
9. Steve Schmidt is absolutely the best at calling out these Deplorables!
Sat Dec 4, 2021, 12:18 AM
Dec 2021

I first heard him on with Nicolle Wallace, giving the best anti-TFG rant I'd ever heard! I've paid attention ever since!

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