SCOOP: Tester Mentioned as Potential Senate Majority Leader in 2020

[brooklynite]

Montana Post

It was mentioned in The Hill article that Jon Tester’s name had been brought up in the same conversation as Joe Manchin in a CNBC interview with Bernie Sanders. This got some people thinking and I received some emails with information that is both exciting and a conundrum.

This post from Great Falls – Cascade County Democratic Central Committee was sent me as proof and it isn’t the first time I have heard the rumor. I have heard discussions are occurring all over Montana.

This is incredible news for Montanans as we are all proud of the consummate statesman, Mike Mansfield, the only Montanan to serve as Senate Majority Leader. He also holds the distinction of serving in the role the longest from 1961-1978. He also ushered through the Senate some of the most important legislation in our nation’s history. Medicare, Medicaid, the Civil Rights Act, The Clean Air and Water Acts and much more.

[Indykatie]

1. Not the Best Choice In My Opinion Though I'd Like to See Schumer Replaced

Tester is a centrist who I think would be out of step advocating some of our Dem party positions. Being Senate Majority Leader would also make it harder for him to win re-election. I like Durbin as a possible leader.

[OnDoutside]

3. Durbin would be great alright. I wonder would Chris Murphy have a chance ?

[roamer65]

2. I'd be in favor of it.

Manchin? Fuck NO!

[wryter2000]

4. Premature

Let’s win the Senate first

[tritsofme]

5. Schumer isn't going anywhere.

The Democratic caucus doesn’t seem to be clamoring for new leadership, sounds like a nothing-burger.

[Miguelito Loveless]

6. By who?

Tester?

[Maru Kitteh]

7. NICE! Tester is a good and decent man.

I think he could be quite effective.