The Lincoln Project's Steve Schmidt: Election Special

Predictions

Steve Schmidt, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, shares his predictions for the 2020 election, emphasizing the potential for a significant victory for the vice president. He compares the current political climate to the 1980 Reagan-Carter race, where momentum shifted dramatically in the final weeks 1. Schmidt notes the declining momentum of Donald Trump, highlighting the negative impact of his rallies and the public's disapproval of his approach 2.

The tendency, the 10,000 doesn't speak to a rising movement. Instead, it speaks to a declining one.

--- Steve Schmidt

Scott Galloway echoes Schmidt's sentiments, expressing hope for a landslide victory while acknowledging the unpredictability of elections 1.

   

Consequences

The 2020 election holds profound implications for national politics, according to Steve Schmidt. He argues that Donald Trump's presidency has inflicted significant damage on the country's spirit and institutions, citing his divisive rhetoric and challenges to the rule of law 3. Schmidt predicts a loss for the Republican Senate majority, with key races potentially flipping to the Democrats, marking a historic shift in power.

This is an illiberal mandehead with an autocratic fetish who is ignorant and hostile to the ideas and the ideals in the country in a way that no president has ever been.

--- Steve Schmidt

Scott Galloway supports Schmidt's analysis, suggesting that the election results could redefine the political landscape for years to come 3.