Republican targeted by Trump tapped by Democrat for top elections job

CNN’s Jake Tapper speaks to Republican Al Schmidt, a leading opponent of former President Donald Trump’s efforts to disrupt the counting of votes in 2020. Democrat Josh Shapiro, the incoming Pennsylvania governor, says he has selected Schmidt to become secretary of the commonwealth, the state’s top elections official. #CNN #News

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    1. @James Kenyon That is going to happen anyway. I do not see them holding onto the House Majority past June. Santos will be removed. Pretty sure Gov. Hochul is in charge of replacing him with a new election or waiting until 2024. From 2020 to 2022 dozens of members of the House resigned,died or their positions were eliminated by redistricting. There will be dozens of members of congress charged in the alleged coup attempt by the end of this month.

    2. Happy MAGA Patriots Day!!! Everyone!!
      Less than 2 more years until our Pres. Trump will be back in power!! Can’t Wait!!

    3. To stand up for what is morally right and just in spite of opposition and pressure from others including members of your own party takes courage and strength without expectation. Doing the right thing means doing the right thing regardless.

  1. Wow, as an observer looking in from the outside, this is amazing. A moral and honorable republican. Heard they exist, just hadn’t seen one.

    1. Anyone who shows human decency or seems to have any morals, is considered “wpke” and is an enemy of the MAGA party.

    2. It’s too bad Trump/Trumpists forced him out of his Phila. elections official job which he had done for years. Threats against him and his family. This is kind of a surprise that he will put himself in this kind of risk again.

  2. Imagine death threats because you’re doing your job and protecting democracy,
    It’s beyond disgusting.
    And fair play to you sir,
    Thank you

    1. @Brass Tacks Trump is a grifter, too lazy and stupid to do the job being speaker requires. He would not be able to watch fox 6-8 hours a day like he did as POTUS

    2. If one person was arrested and faced consequences for this type of criminal behavior, then most of it would stop. It’s because the police never investigate or arrest right wing terrorists that they are so emboldened.

    1. All of these accounts are fake.. everyone I know in America hates Joe Biden. 😂 He needs to hire fake accounts 😂🤣 pathetic

  3. Scary to be remiinded that some of the traitors who opposed this good man are now making deals with the future speaker of my house.Scary as Hell…….

    1. Happy MAGA Patriots Day!!! Everyone!!
      Less than 2 more years until our Pres. Trump will be back in power!! Can’t Wait!!

    1. Talmudic deception politics dividing the left and right including trump kolber is his Jewish maiden last name

    2. unfortunately the parties have taken over with no regard for what americans want. democrats and republicans

    3. And need more Americans to condemn the traitors who are still among us — including those in the current House.

  4. Such an amazing way to appreciate honesty which is so rare in real life and much less in politics. Well deserved accolade.❤

  5. A sincere experienced competent apolitical public servant – a rare pearl to be held tightly in our collective grasp.

  6. Thank you to Al Schmidt for being one of those brave officials who stood on the front line to defend democracy in the United States. He represents the good side of the Republican party and a side I hope returns to a majority in that party.

    1. Welcome to the home and family support financial assistance program 2023 grant,I’m Agent kendrick Daniel the money given by the Home care and family Empowerment program in conjunction with the IMF(International Monetary Fund) and The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) is not a loan, It’s free money giving by the Home care and family Empowerment program to help the Americans . How old are you?

    2. @Kendrick Daniel Mealy-mouthed nonsense masquerading as satire from an election denialist. I’m sure you wouldn’t fail to claim benefits you we’re eligible for!

      Trump lost, get over it. The clown show happening in DC shows your inability to get along. Your would-be speaker is failing before he’s even been elected. The loud-mouthed jerk couldn’t even wait to move into his prize office.

  7. Cassidy Hutchinson should also receive a medal 🏅 for her unbelievable courage. Putting country before party 🇺🇸

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