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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDo we all have confidence in Adam Schiff
That he can hold firm under this pressure? Remain clear and unruffled as he has thus far?
Me.
(35,454 posts)Pachamama
(16,849 posts)W_HAMILTON
(7,778 posts)Mike 03
(16,616 posts)n/t
blogslut
(37,948 posts)pbmus
(12,414 posts)Last edited Wed Oct 2, 2019, 05:53 PM - Edit history (1)
With Captain Pelosi/Schiff at the helm...
True Blue American
(17,968 posts)Goes T Washington.
kentuck
(110,916 posts)He's pretty much the same, day after day.
That is a good quality to have in politics.
DallasNE
(7,390 posts)Kept Nancy open to an impeachment investigation once public support was there. The pieces all fell together with the Ukraine phone call.
MFGsunny
(2,356 posts)And did I say utterly competent in all this intelligence/national security wheelhouse?
spanone
(135,586 posts)barbtries
(28,689 posts)he's not flying solo.
aggiesal
(8,849 posts)He'll handle it better than anyone will expect and exceed our expectations.
cilla4progress
(24,554 posts)I've worked for lawyers who use a tactic of employing supreme self-control, driving the opposing party (esp. if they already tend that way) insane and toward self-destruction! Very effective!
True Blue American
(17,968 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,264 posts)highplainsdem
(48,650 posts)RKP5637
(67,008 posts)Caliman73
(11,666 posts)He will be fine mentally and is likely enjoying Trump's mental collapse (aside from the scary implications for the US). What worries me is that one of Trump's stupid crazy followers will try to harm Schiff because of Trump's stupid "treason" claims.
certainot
(9,090 posts)rw radio has attacked schiff for months, led by limbagh, who depends on 87 universities to keep helping 260 of his stations attract advertisers - and democrats have done nothing to get schiff's back
trump can reinforce that shit but it's those radio stations that do the repetition needed to create the pretext for all of this crap
FM123
(10,042 posts)imanamerican63
(13,640 posts)He can hold his own! Trump knows this too and that is why Trump is attacking Schiff. Schiff has Trump afraid and worried!
defacto7
(13,485 posts)Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)in him. He's intelligent, informed, competent, and in complete control.
I realize we need him where he is, but "President Schiff" has a good ring to it. Maybe someday...
Nevermypresident
(781 posts)True Blue American
(17,968 posts)Schiff the next President! Or SOS, SOD, you name it.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)cilla4progress
(24,554 posts)Schiff's?
TidalWave46
(2,061 posts)He is the one I want.
ooky
(8,866 posts)lame54
(35,044 posts)No guarantee he will win
But
He is the best man for the job
BadGimp
(4,008 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)Now is the time for unity. Not for grandstanding and headline grabbing.
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)Lulu KC
(2,543 posts)they'll have to go through me. Grrrr. Back off, bastards!
WinstonSmith4740
(3,047 posts)I know you were refering to Democrats attacking him, but after that debacle that Nadler chaired, she wanted this hearing to be focused like a laser. There's no way she wants witnesses to be able to show the same level of disrespect Lewandowski was allowed to get away with.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)He's eloquent. Precise. He can be stern and direct without showing anger. Nancy made the best (and correct) decision.
subana
(586 posts)Schiff is very measured & seems to have a lot of self control. Something that is needed in a leader.
Lib 4 Life
(97 posts)tblue37
(64,855 posts)gab13by13
(20,781 posts)PWPippinesq
(195 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,331 posts)Chipper Chat
(9,619 posts)Both in looks and temperment.
Raven
(13,864 posts)deancr
(150 posts)We are gifted with the right man, the right people, at the right time. We are damned sure lucky to have the brightest and best to stand against the least ethical and moral. For the first time in 3 years I know we will beat the dogs down.
we can do it
(12,095 posts)Not a doubt.
GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)Hes selling rope by the yard and has found a willing buyer.
Mike Nelson
(9,881 posts)... and I'm going to keep voting for him!
budkin
(6,682 posts)Dude hardly ever changes facial expressions. Calm as a cucumber under pressure. He's got this.
Nevermypresident
(781 posts)dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)CatMor
(6,212 posts)Mr.Bill
(24,030 posts)and very comfortable being there.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,652 posts)snowybirdie
(5,174 posts)Any additional information?
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)I don't know what it is.
mcar
(42,179 posts)which is complete.
catbyte
(34,122 posts)gademocrat7
(10,615 posts)He is a methodical intelligent man.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)who will be able to see this through to its conclusion without error.
Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)Steady resolve while keeping his cool.
Pepsidog
(6,252 posts)Raster
(20,996 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)...except maybe Peter Rodino.
justie18
(169 posts)But the NYT is not being helpful at all. Why are they giving fodder to Trump and the Republicans.
Skittles
(152,918 posts)he's got this - heck, he has been SALIVATING for this
bluestarone
(16,641 posts)100%!!
jpak
(41,724 posts)Response to cilla4progress (Original post)
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H2O Man
(73,224 posts)He is the perfect person to be in this position. There's nothing regarding Ukraine that he has done "wrong." Nothing. In fact, he is doing it exactly right.
Recommended.
TygrBright
(20,726 posts)brutus smith
(685 posts)We got your back!
StarryNite
(9,300 posts)Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)He has the best poker face ever!
TeamPooka
(24,123 posts)trof
(54,255 posts)Hekate
(89,974 posts)Lotus54
(44 posts)We could never ask for a better Chairman, We're in good hands
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)Why do you ask?
geardaddy
(24,923 posts)WinstonSmith4740
(3,047 posts)The man has more steel in him than I think even we've given him credit for. Trump will not be able to bully or fluster him. He'll go from nickname to nickname and they will all bounce off. Schiff is not to be trifled with. In fact, I'll bet he'll be responsible for Trump's ultimate on camera meltdown.
Lulu KC
(2,543 posts)I will say it looks like he either dropped a few pounds or got a nice haircut over the weekend. He looked better today than he did last week--which I take as a good sign. I would guess he's not had the best sleep of his life.
herding cats
(19,545 posts)He and Nancy have this.
rickyhall
(4,889 posts)marieo1
(1,402 posts)Last edited Sat Oct 5, 2019, 09:45 AM - Edit history (2)
Adam Schiff is the best and will not cave under pressure!
Chicagogrl1
(410 posts)behind Adam! He is calm, cool, collected, & calculated. He is exactly the right person to take down this mob! Ready to rumble!
Grammy23
(5,806 posts)tRump better fear the Schiff. He aint playing.
Go, Adam. Rip tRump a new one.
Turbineguy
(37,127 posts)As Horace Rumpole would advise trump: "Give up your life of crime, you have no talent for it!"
NotHardly
(1,062 posts)wryter2000
(46,008 posts)Hell give better than he gets
Chakaconcarne
(2,367 posts)in all of this mess the GOP is throwing at him...
Amazing,...
happybird
(4,479 posts)choie
(4,102 posts)Lulu KC
(2,543 posts)I just googled to see if it was a line from a movie. Learned all about it on Wikipedia--thanks. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/steely-eyed_missile_man
irisblue
(32,793 posts)I love that flick.
choie
(4,102 posts)it was originally said by someone in Mission Control about John Aaron, a flight controller during Apollo 12. He basically saved the mission by identifying a telemetry anomaly. It's a great description.
irisblue
(32,793 posts)..lots more
choie
(4,102 posts)rainin
(3,010 posts)Just a warning. The double standard will require he never make an error. He can't misspeak. He can't appear to misspeak. He can't falter at all, or that will take over the news.
It's a tough standard, but it's reality.
Maybe we can prepare to have his back when, if, he errs.
titanicdave
(429 posts)......Adam Schiff is unflappable.......
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,531 posts)He's made many appearances on Rachel's show, and I've been impressed each time. He's an excellent choice to drive the impeachment.
C_U_L8R
(44,872 posts)stopbush
(24,364 posts)going up against the kindergarten kids screaming no fair!
So, yeah, I have complete confidence.
Rhiannon12866
(202,165 posts)MontanaMama
(23,219 posts)Well said Rep Swalwell! I have 100% confidence in Adam Schaffers and Nancy Pelosi. Glad to have this show on the road.
cp
(6,507 posts)And May the Force be with you, Congressman Schiff, as well as all your aides and staff.
MRDAWG
(501 posts)!
Cary
(11,746 posts)It does my heart good
mahina
(17,456 posts)I hope he takes time for Excercise and friends and family.
He, Nadler, Pelosi, all our warriors, bless and protect them and send them love.
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)Is awesome.
dchill
(38,229 posts)For all the qualities you mentioned, and more.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)And I am relishing the fact that his cool, calm demeanor is driving Trump absolutely insane.
Silver Gaia
(4,504 posts)He's got this!
As others here have said, I also am concerned for his safety. Nancy, too! But hopefully, they both are guarded well. I'm sure we aren't the only ones worried about them.
Our job is to have their backs. Support, not undermine.
Va Lefty
(6,252 posts)bdamomma
(63,562 posts)himself as being very calm and focused. He takes things seriously. I have complete confidence in him.
Hermit-The-Prog
(32,891 posts)beachbumbob
(9,263 posts)haven't seen any one do that. Once I see the House Sgt of Arms forcibly bringing subpoenaed witness to hearings I ain't holding my breathe.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)capable and knowledgeable...we may be in an environment where we need fewer words, less calm, more succinctness, more fire. One can already see the right filling the media void. Good thing trump released that redacted transcript and is acting more batshit than usual.
beachbumbob
(9,263 posts)it with the gloves off.
That always worries me with those in DC
Gothmog
(143,630 posts)coeur_de_lion
(3,660 posts)Can't be easy but if anyone can handle it he can.
I completely trust and admire this man.
bucolic_frolic
(42,478 posts)100% support and confidence
Rebl2
(13,236 posts)he can certainly do the job. Think he is better than Nadler.
oasis
(49,101 posts)burrowowl
(17,593 posts)ellie
(6,927 posts)williesgirl
(4,033 posts)Moral Compass
(1,477 posts)The man is a rock. No sign of fear.
MerryBlooms
(11,711 posts)Alea
(706 posts)and he's good looking too
NoMoreRepugs
(9,215 posts)not BULLSHIT.
MyMission
(1,844 posts)last year, being celebrated and applauded with tremendous respect by many, in the future.
She thought he might become president, and was dismayed he wasn't running.
IMO, she saw him being celebrated for his role in the impeachment. He will bring 45 down.
Yes, I watch political psychics sometimes (for entertainment purposes) because they give hope, and predict an end to 45. Some see him being marched out of the white house, in handcuffs or a straight jacket. I like those images.
47of74
(18,470 posts)He knows what hes doing. Unlike some orange fucks I could mention.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,558 posts)BadgerMom
(2,765 posts)The_jackalope
(1,660 posts)As far as I can tell, he's made of nothing but backbone.
MaryMagdaline
(6,848 posts)Dem2theMax
(9,584 posts)No one even needs to ask that question.
Claritie Pixie
(2,199 posts)I'm confident he's got this.
Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)He has my vote of confidence.
We are in good hands. Adam Schiff is calm, skillful, precise and professional.
We lucked out with him Pelosi for this kind of crisis.
LiberalFighter
(50,343 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,179 posts)OldManTarHeel
(435 posts)He will make the difference in where this country is directed . . !
moondust
(19,895 posts)CaptainTruth
(6,540 posts)Why would anyone question him?
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,103 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!
denvine
(795 posts)myohmy2
(3,118 posts)...doing a good job so far, no reason to doubt he won't continue doing a good job...
...go get 'em Adam...
...
WestCoastDem42
(63 posts)Upthevibe
(7,835 posts)nolabear
(41,901 posts)YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)bobGandolf
(871 posts)SergeStorms
(18,758 posts)Not that Mr. Schiff isn't eminently capable of nailing a squirming, eel-like scofflaw such as Trump to the wall, but this is like shooting fish in a very small, leaky barrel. I have every confidence in Mr. Schiff's capabilities, yes.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)mfcorey1
(10,996 posts)SallyHemmings
(1,811 posts)yuiyoshida
(41,736 posts)career or experiences to know what is inside of him.
RelativelyJones
(898 posts)kozar
(1,997 posts)BlueJac
(7,838 posts)Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)topic is Schiff and whether or not he should lead Impeachment? I am not up on what Schiff supposedly did wrong .but lots of people seem to think it was bad.
Again, just saying. They could trash anyone we have leading.
rockfordfile
(8,673 posts)"Again, just saying. They could trash anyone we have leading." But that's what you're trying to do why?
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)Had a segment on about whether or not Schiff should lead Impeachment. If OP wanted a zillion "of courses" without any other info, I missed that.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)Not saying it is warranted. Not saying I don't like Schiff. Not saying I am trashing him. Not saying anything more than this is information out there. That's allowed right? Or are we supposed to just put rose colored glasses on all the time? And never read, write, or utter anything that may be an obstacle or information to consider.
sarge43
(28,935 posts)Congressman Schiff, hey diddle-diddle, straight up the middle.
calimary
(80,521 posts)hot2na
(350 posts)Shiff's paraphrasing of Trumps intentions regarding his shakedown on the president of Ukraine will be one for the history books. Our children and grandchildren will be seeing news footage of it 50 years from now as an example of effective congressional oversight in the face of the biggest scandal in American history.
xxqqqzme
(14,887 posts)at last years Truman Dinner. He has a calm determination about him. I found him very reassuring. He gave me hope that king con would be a one termer.
Politicub
(12,162 posts)He's doing an amazing job. There's nothing to lead anyone to believe he's not the right person at the right time for the critical duty of leading the inquiry.
He responds quickly when need be. And, aligned with Speaker Pelosi, gets out in front of Trump as they did yesterday with the morning press conference. Together, they set the tone that resulted in the Trump breakdown Wednesday afternoon.
There are myriad other examples.
bluecollar2
(3,622 posts)SpankMe
(2,931 posts)So: yes. I have confidence in Rep Schiff.