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karynnj

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8. It depends what he rejected

Mon Dec 22, 2025, 07:24 PM

Dec 22

It is possible he rejected MAGA and Trump as very incompatible with small government Republicanism or right leaning libertarian. While incompatible with MAGA it might also be incompatible with liberalism, new deal FDR or great society LBJ programs, or progressivism.

That is why I suggested we absolutely need his positions on issues. He, after all, joined or didn't leave the Republican party of Reagan, the Bushes and probably Nixon.

Just like Liz Cheney, who I respect for standing up to Trump is not someone I would support for an overwhelmingly Democratic seat.

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George Conway to Run for NY-12 (Nadler's Seat) as a Democrat [View all] Norbert Dec 22 OP

I think that is good. He had remarkable insight into Trump, MAGA, and politics. bucolic_frolic Dec 22 #1

He's anti Trump but does he support Democratic principles? dem4decades Dec 22 #2

Well, he IS running as a democrat, and there arent any other never-trumpers that have been willing to go that far... Volaris Dec 23 #10

Do we have any idea of his position on issues? karynnj Dec 22 #3

OTOH, a convert is often more of a fighter against all the things that made him convert. CTyankee Dec 22 #5

It depends what he rejected karynnj Dec 22 #8

I Back Jack! Chasstev365 Dec 22 #4

Oh, wow. ShazzieB Dec 29 #13

I wonder what Jerry has to say about this?? DFW Dec 22 #6

Jack Schlossberg is running for Nadler's Cha Dec 22 #7

Why are you for Jack? Renew Deal Dec 23 #11

Good Grief.. I've been on DU for 23 years... Cha Dec 23 #12

Where does he actually live? I've heard in the past Tanuki Dec 22 #9