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Published Nov 1, 2020

The Lincoln Project's Steve Schmidt: Election Special

Steve Schmidt of the Lincoln Project dissects the 2020 election, predicting a landslide for the vice president and a paradigm shift in the Senate, while detailing the Lincoln Project's strategies for promoting democracy and tackling Republican extremism, and anticipating a cooperative future under Biden's leadership.
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  • Leadership

    The discussion on leadership during crises highlights the profound impact of leadership styles on national stability. reflects on the historical significance of leaders like Franklin Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing their roles in shaping the world order and guiding the nation through turbulent times. He contrasts these figures with recent leadership, particularly criticizing Donald Trump for the damage he perceives has been done to the country's future 1. Schmidt believes that the right leaders often emerge in critical moments, suggesting that Joe Biden's presidency could be a turning point for the nation 2.

    What's always been true about the country, almost providentially, is that it has produced the right leaders in the right moments.

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    Schmidt argues for a return to competency and calmness in leadership to heal national divisions and restore global alliances.

       

    2024 Prospects

    Looking ahead to the 2024 elections, analyzes the potential candidates and party dynamics that could shape the political landscape. He notes the Democratic Party's focus on economic recovery and managing the COVID-19 pandemic, which may suppress internal political tensions 3. Schmidt also highlights the early maneuvering on the Republican side, with figures like Marco Rubio already positioning themselves for future candidacies.

    There's going to be so much focus on economic recovery and on getting Covid under control that it's going to suppress a lot of that politics that plays out and keep it underground.

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    He emphasizes the need for a rebalancing of power dynamics in Washington, advocating for a more cooperative and less divisive political environment.

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