Joe Scarborough: O Come All Ye Strangers. Host to Make Merry With Republicans.

MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough will be playing host to a gaggle of Connecticut Republicans at a holiday party this Friday at his New Canaan home. The guest list is considerably more extensive than the ones for some summer weekend dinners the former Florida Republican congressman had at his house earlier this year. Those dinners veered more into political strategy and the way forward for the state’s tattered Republican organization than Friday’s will.

Some recipients have been surprised to be invited to a holiday party by a stranger, but are curious to see who else will be in attendance. The invitations, delivered by email, did not include the option to bring a spouse, partner or friend.  Republicans will, therefore, be required to speak to one another as part of their merrymaking.