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MineralMan

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23. Different Democrats are taking different directions.

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 03:47 PM

Apr 27

It's a difficult time, and Democrats do not have majorities in Congress. So, what they can actually do is pretty limited.

Many people who are not in Congress, however, seem to think that they should do something to get rid of republican control. When asked what current Democrats in Congress should actually do, though, those people don't really have anything useful to suggest.

So, I'll suggest something: Don't help Democrats fight among themselves. Don't encourage disputes among Democrats. Don't encourage people to throw Democrats under the bus.

Instead, people who are not elected officials can do many things to make life difficult for Republicans in office. Instead of going after elected Democrats, why no go after elected Republicans instead. Make THEM quit, not Democrats. Make life uncomfortable for Republicans, not Democrats.

That's what you and I and millions of other Democrats out there can actually. Things that are not destructive to Democrats. Destroy Republicans, instead.

How does that sound?

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Schumer: I'm staying put! WTF will it take for him to move on? [View all] RiverStone Apr 27 OP

He doesn't have to leave the Senate, but it's time to pass the torch - as Nancy Pelosi did. flor-de-jasmim Apr 27 #1

Maybe if we all sent him a "very strong letter." ??? CrispyQ Apr 27 #2

A bdamomma Apr 27 #48

He's taken a page out of Garland's strategy book. - nt CrispyQ Apr 27 #56

He was elected unanimously by the Democratic caucus and has no challengers. I wouldn't hold your breath. tritsofme Apr 27 #3

Bernie Sanders is 83. Nixie Apr 27 #4

Bernie rocks! But he's not in senate leadership RiverStone Apr 27 #6

If there is a war on older politicians to make way for the Nixie Apr 27 #35

A first step would be for all of the Democrats in the Senate to not elect him their Minority Leader. LudwigPastorius Apr 27 #5

The discontent is growing...see link RiverStone Apr 27 #8

Well, the Senate Democrats don't seem to think he should go, do they? MineralMan Apr 27 #7

Well, IMO the writing is on the wall... RiverStone Apr 27 #9

Different Democrats are taking different directions. MineralMan Apr 27 #23

Except all those things aren't defined meaningfully EdmondDantes_ Apr 27 #26

Keeping the government open was in the people's best interest. lapucelle Apr 27 #32

Perhaps we can both be right? RiverStone Apr 27 #29

Agree 100% bluestarone Apr 27 #36

Maybe Just Maybe the Senate Dems know More Cha Apr 27 #50

Ya think? MineralMan Apr 27 #57

I am hoping he faces a primary in NY BlueKota Apr 27 #10

If Schumer faces a primary in NY, he will not be defeated. lapucelle Apr 27 #12

I am not so sure he won't be defeated. BlueKota Apr 27 #21

When did Chuck Schumer wave a white flag? lapucelle Apr 27 #30

I have heard that argument BlueKota Apr 27 #38

What are you talking about at this point? The federal courts are open, lapucelle Apr 27 #40

It's clear we are not going to come to BlueKota Apr 27 #43

"nothing the Democrats could have done to reopen Nixie Apr 27 #46

Have a nice wait, then. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 27 #42

That's why I said in my posts it's a long way off. BlueKota Apr 27 #47

Dick Durbin is 80. Chuck Schumer is 74. lapucelle Apr 27 #11

Respectfully, I think retire as Leader and retire from the Senate are different. CincyDem Apr 27 #13

The OP calls for Chuck Schumer to retire. lapucelle Apr 27 #15

Good point CincyDem RiverStone Apr 27 #16

You made yourself perfectly clear. lapucelle Apr 27 #39

Not age! Pls see my response (post #6) to Bernie being 83 RiverStone Apr 27 #14

Actually, you did call on Schumer to retire in your OP. lapucelle Apr 27 #17

Yes, agree (see response to Cincy Dem) + a ? for you RiverStone Apr 27 #20

You do know that Chuck Schumer voted against the Republican CR, right? lapucelle Apr 27 #19

What about this? (please see link) Schumer votes w/GOP RiverStone Apr 27 #24

That was a procedural vote that kept the government open. lapucelle Apr 27 #25

Unfortunately, it seems tRump + DOGE are deciding anyway RiverStone Apr 27 #31

The federal courts remain open. lapucelle Apr 27 #33

Not on Warren and Sanders. BlueKota Apr 27 #18

Been watching Senator Cory Booker and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries live from the Capitol Steps for hours Attilatheblond Apr 27 #22

His term isn't up until 2028, right? Fiendish Thingy Apr 27 #27

Once someone says that usually not long after, goodbye. Blue Full Moon Apr 27 #28

What concerns me more is his approach to dealing with DJT JCMach1 Apr 27 #34

Who Iamscrewed Apr 27 #37

Where's George Cloony? We need to hear from you. thought crime Apr 27 #41

Why? Rebl2 Apr 27 #45

Remember Clooney's OP Ed last summer? thought crime Apr 27 #55

He should have Rebl2 Apr 27 #58

Someone Rebl2 Apr 27 #44

of course not Skittles Apr 27 #49

We finally found what Chuck Schumer is willing to fight for: Orrex Apr 27 #51

He's got plenty of SOTU Democratic Rebuttal Speech giver selections left in him, yet. LuvLoogie Apr 27 #52

honestly its time for all the old guard to retire so the younger generation can step in. moonshinegnomie Apr 27 #53

Here is my assessment of the clip on CNN. Chuck Schumer thinks yellow dahlia Apr 27 #54