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BlueKota

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11. In my opinion he should do the honorable thing.

Reply to DrFunkenstein (Original post)

Fri Nov 14, 2025, 03:00 PM

Nov 2025

He should not run for re-election. We need leaders who are willing to accept the fact that the old I'll scratch your back, if you scratch my back isn't going to work anymore. The Republicons are a 100 percent more likely to stab you in the back than scratch it. I think a part of him knows that, but I also think he's too polite to go for the jugular when necessary.

It's clear AOC doesn't suffer from the same issue. She's not afraid to speak out against the Magats forcefully when necessary.

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Ocasio-Cortez hears growing calls for her to challenge Schumer in New York [View all] DrFunkenstein Nov 2025 OP

Just a way to express disappointment with how the shutdown played out FBaggins Nov 2025 #1

I don't think she'd play nationally. I'd vote for her for the Senate seat. Scrivener7 Nov 2025 #4

Not yet. She will have her day eventually. NH Ethylene Nov 2025 #6

That's exactly what I was saying about Obama when he first spoke at the convention in 2004 and he was running for senate FBaggins Nov 2025 #18

The Senate Seat Gave Obama More Gravitas DrFunkenstein Nov 2025 #19

I'd be good with this Delarage Nov 2025 #2

I don't think she should challenge him, he has support that she may need. Buddyzbuddy Nov 2025 #3

Not anymore. New Yorkers are pissed. Scrivener7 Nov 2025 #5

I hope that is the case. Buddyzbuddy Nov 2025 #10

I would love her in the role Miguelito Loveless Nov 2025 #7

She's 36. chernabogg Nov 2025 #9

Wow. Miguelito Loveless Nov 2025 #15

30 is the minimum age for the Senate Zorro Nov 2025 #13

Ah, correct Miguelito Loveless Nov 2025 #14

This would shake up that old Democratic guard. republianmushroom Nov 2025 #8

In my opinion he should do the honorable thing. BlueKota Nov 2025 #11

How Rarely Do Senate Leaders Willingly Step Down DrFunkenstein Nov 2025 #20

We need AOC in the Senate as soon as possible thought crime Nov 2025 #12

I think that's a good idea. yardwork Nov 2025 #16

I'd vote 4 her. ought wait til late 2027 before announcing tho msongs Nov 2025 #17

Would be a nice upgrade. Mysterian Nov 2025 #21