MicroWaveNov 11

Even establishment Democrats say Chuck Schumer must go

https://lemmy.world/post/38654245

Even establishment Democrats say Chuck Schumer must go - Lemmy.World

Despite his “no” vote, the Senate deal to reopen the government bears Schumer’s fingerprints Either Schumer no longer has effective control over own his caucus, or he has permitted the deal to progress with a wink and a nod behind the scenes — and with a strident disavowal for the bank of cameras he famously loves — while taking Democratic voters for fools.

Show threadkhepriNov 11
Every single elected democrat should be primaried from the left in 2028, full stop.
Show threadpelespiritNov 11

8 democrats are not the entire party. The party is made up of individuals.

  • Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia
  • Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois
  • Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
  • Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania
  • Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire
  • Senator Angus King of Maine
  • Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada
  • Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada

independent.co.uk/…/democrats-who-voted-to-end-sh…

Who are the eight Democrats who voted to reopen the government?

The decision by the eight Democrats has split their party’s position, with some divisions even being opened between senators from the same states

The Independent
Show threadMike D.
You know Schumer was directing them, right?
Nov 11 at 9:09pmWeb
Show threadpelespiritNov 11
Don’t care.
Show threadroscoeNov 12
I think he’s saying add him to the list for directing it, not let the eight off the hook because they didn’t act independently.