I'm suspicious of George Conway as possible grifter and as someone who's clearly doing this for himself, not just the country. I think is only fair. But it would be an extremely stupid decision for Democrats to dismiss him based on his history as a former Republican and a Federalist Society member. I'm curious to see how he campaigns, and whether he walks the walk if he's given power. Saying all the right things as a private citizen is the easy part. Showing lobbyists the door takes true character.
Well said. “Defending the tradition requires the broadest possible coalition”, is exactly right. Not only to meet the moment, but to rebuild the country on the foundation of the constitutional order.
Sometimes recent converts can be the best fighters for the cause 😎 I’m from Florida, if I rejected all ex republicans I would have no one to vote for 😁
I agree, I think Conway would be a great choice. Although, I’m skeptical of The Federalist Society, it doesn’t mean everyone who is member shares the MAGA view. I agree with Michael—guilt be association is childish; and picking democrats is still a risky business. look no further than Sinema and Fetterman.
That said, Jack Schlossberg will probably carry that district. I believe he will be a good second choice; plus he’s a safe choice.
That said, Jack’s Kennedy name still carries weight in the Democratic Party; even though we need serious people—these are extremely serious times and amateur hour is over!
I love George. I was very impressed with him, watching him with Sarah Longwell on The Bulwark .
I make no comment on whether Mr. Conway should be in the US House, or on how he is seeking to win a seat in that body.
I will, however, remark that the discourse, as outlined here, around the manner in which he is attempting to do so is another example of how the USAian partisan bargain is not consonant with the frame of contemporary USAian society: https://decivitate.jamesjheaney.com/p/fixing-the-senate-part-iii-your-correspondent/comment/247628217
I'm suspicious of George Conway as possible grifter and as someone who's clearly doing this for himself, not just the country. I think is only fair. But it would be an extremely stupid decision for Democrats to dismiss him based on his history as a former Republican and a Federalist Society member. I'm curious to see how he campaigns, and whether he walks the walk if he's given power. Saying all the right things as a private citizen is the easy part. Showing lobbyists the door takes true character.
Well said. “Defending the tradition requires the broadest possible coalition”, is exactly right. Not only to meet the moment, but to rebuild the country on the foundation of the constitutional order.
Sometimes recent converts can be the best fighters for the cause 😎 I’m from Florida, if I rejected all ex republicans I would have no one to vote for 😁
I agree, I think Conway would be a great choice. Although, I’m skeptical of The Federalist Society, it doesn’t mean everyone who is member shares the MAGA view. I agree with Michael—guilt be association is childish; and picking democrats is still a risky business. look no further than Sinema and Fetterman.
That said, Jack Schlossberg will probably carry that district. I believe he will be a good second choice; plus he’s a safe choice.
That said, Jack’s Kennedy name still carries weight in the Democratic Party; even though we need serious people—these are extremely serious times and amateur hour is over!
I agree with you about George although you had a lot more info. Thanks