[27][28], The New York Times described Schmidt's management as having transformed the McCain campaign into "an elbows-out, risk-taking, disciplined machine", crediting him with aggressive responses to press criticism and creative methods of manipulating the news cycle. "[34], In May 2018, when President Donald Trump moved the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, sparking violent Gaza border protests, Schmidt said Trump "has blood on his hands". Join Facebook to connect with Steve Schmidt and others you may know. [21], By late 2000, Schmidt was communications director of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.[22][23]. Steve Schmidt: “There has been a deadly consequence for the fact that Donald Trump is sitting in the Oval Office as the most unprepared president in American history to deal with any type of crisis.” Senator Barbara Boxer. Schmidt said of Trump, "We have in America—right now, at this hour—to understand that you have a lawless president, a vile president, a corrupt president, a mean, cruel president, who is seeking to remake the world order."[37]. Because all of the diseases in his body are jamming each other up as they try to attack his body. [40], On December 14, 2020, Schmidt announced he was joining the Democratic Party on his podcast, Battleground. Thirty-five percent of this country has checked out. [47]Schmidt and members of The Lincoln Project guest starred on Showtime's The Circus in 2020 giving viewers an insight to their strategies. Your organization is an important one in the fabric of our party. Governor of California. In 2004, he was a member of the senior strategic planning group, led by White House adviser Karl Rove, that ran President George W. Bush's re-election campaign; Schmidt oversaw the reelection "war room". He may have secretly been a Trig Truther", The Silver Bullet: Steve Schmidt Makes Sure His Candidate Knows Exactly What He Is Shooting For, Steve Schmidt: Renowned Political Strategist and MSNBC Political Analyst, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Steve_Schmidt&oldid=994336532, People associated with the 2008 United States presidential election, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 December 2020, at 05:06. Now, Schmidt is without question a leading voice in the "Never Trump" movement. He helped shepherd Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, to the California governorship. He worked for Lamar Alexander's 2000 presidential campaign. In June 2018, he tweeted "the Republican Party ... is fully the party of Trump. "As Dick Cheney said years ago, 'Freedom means freedom for everybody. In each episode of his weekly YouTube show, Chris Cillizza will delve a little deeper into the surreal world of politics. They are obedient. "Lincoln Project" member Steve Schmidt warned Wednesday on MSNBC that the Republican Party is willing to sacrifice America to keep President Trump in power. But that doesn't mean that all of what he says about the President above is wrong. He has worked on several Republican political campaigns. He left three credits short of graduating because he did not pass a math course; Schmidt has said that he has been diagnosed with a learning disability that makes higher math difficult for him. Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large, Updated 1745 GMT (0145 HKT) June 23, 2020. [7], In June 2018, Schmidt renounced the Republican Party as "fully the party of Trump". Steve Schmidt did not mince his words when as a former Republican he made the following profound statement. He’s a communications and public affairs strategist. 4,550 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from ‘steveschmidt’ hashtag This is an assault on objective truth. Lincoln Project's Steve Schmidt floats Senate run against Mike Lee in 2022, Lee camp responds: 'LOL' Schmidt is a MSNBC contributor and co-founder of … [13] He joined the Delta Tau Delta fraternity,[14] was a member of the campus Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program, and did field work for Republican candidates in Delaware, sometimes wearing campaign buttons to class. Schmidt has been partisan fighter for the bulk of his professional life. MSNBC Hack Steve Schmidt Compares Trump Supporters To ’20s Or 30s’ Nazi Germany. In 2001, he was the spokesman of the National Republican Congressional Committee,[24] becoming the Communications Director by 2002. He said: "I just wanted to take a second to come by and pay my respect and the campaign's respect to your organization and to your group. He also cited Republican leadership for their failure to challenge the policy. [14] He distributed campaign materials for Democrat Bill Bradley's 1978 Senate campaign. Every once in a while, however, someone is able to break through the clutter -- and nail exactly what it is that makes Trump so unorthodox as president. (It reminds me of a Simpsons episode where ancient tycoon Monty Burns decides to get a physical. Steve Schmidt says “there’s nothing that frankly comes even close." — Steve Schmidt (@SteveSchmidtSES) June 20, 2020 Respected on the world stage and you are laughed at like some type of grotesque and buffoonish clown. That party is the Democratic Party. "[9][10][11], Schmidt is a founder of The Lincoln Project, a political action committee of lifelong Republican strategists seeking to prevent Trump's reelection.[12]. Yes, Schmidt is someone who has made no secret of his distaste for Trump. Yes, he operates without any sort of blueprint or plan, choosing instead to wing it. Yes, he takes credit for everything and blame for nothing. With the exception of a few Governors like Baker, Hogan and Kasich it is filled with feckless cowards who disgrace and dishonor the legacies of the party's greatest leaders ... Today the GOP has become a danger to our democracy and our values. Stephen Edward Schmidt (born September 28, 1970) is an American communications and public affairs strategist who has worked on Republican political campaigns, including those of President George W. Bush, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Arizona Senator John McCain.. Schmidt was the senior campaign strategist and advisor to the 2008 presidential campaign of Senator John McCain. [16] During this time, he registered as a Republican. [25] From there, he became a partner in Mercury Public Affairs, part of Fleishman-Hillard International Communications, in charge of Mercury's operations in California. It is corrupt, indecent and immoral. During an interview on "Deadline," Schmidt -- a Never-Trumper who cofounded The … SCHMIDT: They crossed the Rubicon. 14 Views; Share; Follow Martywalsh . [48], Schmidt is portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the HBO film Game Change. × News & Politics … They understand American politics better than almost anyone because, when they were running presidential campaigns, they had to make momentous decisions almost every single day. Steve Schmidt, the senior adviser in 2008 to Senator John S. McCain, feared that his role in that campaign would scar his reputation, but he has rebounded. And yet, Mr. Burns is healthy. In a podcast on December 14, 2020, Schmidt announced that he is registering as a member of the Democratic Party. "The die is cast on this issue when you look at the percentage of younger voters who support gay marriage", he was quoted as saying. Posted December 15, 2020 in Politics. Billy Porter gave Donald Trump the reading of a lifetime on his Instagram aheaad of the US election with a little help from Steve Schmidt. Co-founder of the Lincoln Project Steve Schmidt calls today, when the Electoral College meets, a happy day because it cements Joe Biden’s victory. with Carl Bernstein on Apple Podcasts", "Howard Schultz makes political hires as he mulls 2020 bid", "Steve Schmidt returns to MSNBC, with plenty to say", "Steve Schmidt Storms Off Own Podcast When Asked About Advising Howard Schultz", "The Circus – Season 5 Episode 17, Crisis Mismanagement | Showtime", "Game Change: Sarah Palin and the Confessions of Steve Schmidt", "HBO's 'Game Change' Charts Sarah Palin's Revenge", "The Immoral Minority: The reason that Steve Schmidt soured on Sarah Palin so quickly becomes more clear. [20] In 1999, he was the Communications Director for Lamar Alexander's presidential run, leaving in June when the campaign reduced its senior staff. Clock Is Ticking On Trump Comeback As Early Voting Nears. And the doctor informs Burns he is "the sickest man in the entire United States. This is not someone who has had an on-again, off-again relationship with the Republican Party. Today, Schmidt is an MSNBC political analyst appearing frequently on the network. (CNN)For all of the words that have been written and spoken about -- and by -- Donald Trump, it's often difficult to put a finger on what makes his presidency so incredibly abnormal. NOW PLAYING: Politics Steve Schmidt: ‘106 members of Congress broke faith with American democracy’ MSNBC. He has worked for President George W. Bush, Arizona Senator John McCain, and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Steve Schmidt: ‘At This Hour It’s Clear, These Races Should Be Called’ | Deadline | MSNBC . In 1995, Schmidt managed the unsuccessful campaign for Kentucky Attorney General of Will T. Scott, who is formerly a Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court. You have everything." But it is his closing paragraph that bites. [51], Steve Schmidt and his ex-wife, Angela,[52] have three children. [8] In early December 2020, he stated: "The Republican Party is an organized conspiracy for the purposes of maintaining power for self-interest, and the self-interest of its donor class ... It’s no longer dedicated to American democracy. Steve Schmidt is a co-founder of The Lincoln Project. David Plouffe and Steve Schmidt are friends, former rivals and two of the top strategic minds in America. For all of the words that have been written and spoken about -- and by -- Donald Trump, it's often difficult to put a finger on what makes his presidency so incredibly abnormal. [41], On January 28, 2019, it was reported that Schmidt, along with Democratic consultant Bill Burton, had been hired to help shape a potential presidential run by former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz. [30], Schmidt criticized the press on September 22, 2008 calling the New York Times "a pro-Obama advocacy organization that every day impugns the McCain campaign, attacks Senator McCain, attacks Governor (Sarah Palin)" and saying "Whatever The New York Times once was, it is today not by any standard a journalistic organization. In 1988, he was one of two graduating seniors voted "most likely to succeed" by his classmates at North Plainfield High School. View the profiles of people named Steve Schmidt. Why? [29], Time's Michael Scherer, in an opinion piece from September 15, 2008, relating to Schmidt's involvement with John McCain's presidential campaign, stated that Schmidt, the "lord of outrage, has a long and prosperous career ahead of him". He is capable and you are not. UP NEXT. 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[4] He pushed McCain to select Sarah Palin as his running mate, a choice which McCain came to regret. 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Ever since Steve Schmidt’s high-profile defection from the G.O.P. Steve Schmidt accused the former Republican vice presidential nominee of "paranoia, pathological lying, profound ignorance, brittleness and insanity." [46], He is a founding member of The Lincoln Project, a Super PAC organized by former Republican operatives opposed to the re-election of Donald Trump in 2020, and supported the democratic nominee Joe Biden. He has been a Republican for a lot longer than Donald Trump has been one. Over the weekend, Steve Schmidt, who ran John McCain's 2008 campaign for president, was that person in an interview on MSNBC. [26], On July 2, 2008, Schmidt was appointed to head up day-to-day operations of the McCain campaign in response to concerns that the campaign lacked coordination and a clear message. Or should be ignored. Obama Blames Lib Strategist Steve Schmidt for Ruining Politics Shlub who spearheaded Palin nomination grifted millions from lib donors in 2020 Andrew Stiles - November 13, 2020 3:10 PM Schmidt is shown as pushing for the choice of Palin, then afterward conceding she was unqualified for the job, including that she had a limited knowledge of current affairs. Even with a 7 million vote Biden lead, we almost lost our democracy. [19] Also that year, he was the Communications Director for California State Treasurer Matt Fong's unsuccessful campaign to unseat U.S. Add to favorites. [49] Schmidt himself voiced his approval of the film, saying that "it tells the truth of the campaign"[50] and that watching the film was tantamount to "an out-of-body experience". Steve Schmidt is a Republican who thought John McCain would make a better president than Obama (who was pretty damn good), and one of the GOP’s thought-leaders until the GOP gave up on thought altogether as entirely overrated, driving Schmidt so far out of the party that he wants it burned to the ground and a new conservative party to start anew. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. But it's also a decidedly succinct assessment of what Trump's conduct in office -- from coronavirus to protests over police brutality and back -- have meant to the Republican Party and the country. "[38] During an August 2018 television appearance, he characterized Trumpism: We’re seeing somebody go to mass rallies, constantly lie to incite fervor in a cult of personality base, we are seeing him make victimization honorable – they’re all victims, right? Democrats used to love Steve Schmidt: he was a Republican operative who had seen the light. He gets even more poignant as he rightfully points out that Trump is shrinking before our eyes. Rick Davis retained the formal title of "campaign manager". Report raises … But there's just SO much to say about the radicalness of Trump that it all sort of cancels itself out. "[32], In February 2013, Schmidt along with 74 other Republicans co-signed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in support of overturning Proposition 8. He served as the communications director of the House GOP's campaign arm. The son of a schoolteacher and a telecommunications executive, Schmidt grew up in North Plainfield, New Jersey, where he became an Eagle Scout, a tight end on the high school football team,[13] a two-year member of the National Honor Society, and senior class vice president. They have joined a cult. tsutomu 2020年11月7日 Steve Schmidt: ‘At This Hour It’s Clear, These Races Should Be Called’ | Deadline | MSNBC 2020-11-07T11:47:06+09:00 MSNBC. [35] The Embassy's opening coincided with the bloodiest day of the 2018 Gaza border protests, with more than 57 Palestinians killed. Steve Schmidt: “The election result has nothing to do with making the party less cuckoo. GOP Strategist Slams Sarah Palin After She Accuses Him Of Sabotage. Steve Schmidt served as a political strategist for George W. Bush and the John McCain presidential campaign. Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - Go back in time to when Steve Schmidt first got interested in politics, hear some fresh perspectives on the 2008 presidential election, and learn about what Steve believes is necessary in order to help get this country back on track. Welcome back to Instagram. Steve Schmidt. In 1998, Schmidt ran California State Senator Tim Leslie's unsuccessful race for Lt. But Schmidt is also a lifelong Republican. They are obedient to the leader.[39]. Steve Schmidt is an American public affairs strategist and communications expert. 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