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  If that's true, why is he a Republican? That'd anathema to their whole agenda.
context: Better than a loyalist, I guess. Still, Dems in power should really prioritize nominating other Dems over "good" Republicans. Hopefully the House drama emboldens Democrats to stop empowering their opponents. >
  
  Schmidt is from Philadelphia and a good man who believes in the democracy and expanding voting rights.