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[Ocelot II]

1. In his office, writing strongly-worded letters.

[Attilatheblond]

25. Thumbing thru his thesaurus looking for REALLY STRONG words

[Cha]

60. No...

Leader Schumer Floor Remarks Demanding Immediate Investigation Into Federal Agents Forcefully Removing Senator Padilla From Noem’s DHS Press Conference

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to demand answers on the manhandling and forceful removal of Senator Padilla from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:

I just saw something that sickened my stomach, the manhandling of a United States Senator. We need immediate answers to what the hell went on.

https://www.democrats.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/leader-schumer-floor-remarks-demanding-immediate-investigation-into-federal-agents-forcefully-removing-senator-padilla-from-noems-dhs-press-conference


https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20392268

[Cha]

59. No.. I guess you missed it Yesterday.

Leader Schumer Floor Remarks Demanding Immediate Investigation Into Federal Agents Forcefully Removing Senator Padilla From Noem’s DHS Press Conference

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to demand answers on the manhandling and forceful removal of Senator Padilla from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:

I just saw something that sickened my stomach, the manhandling of a United States Senator. We need immediate answers to what the hell went on.

https://www.democrats.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/leader-schumer-floor-remarks-demanding-immediate-investigation-into-federal-agents-forcefully-removing-senator-padilla-from-noems-dhs-press-conference


https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20392268

[flor-de-jasmim]

2. We are getting OUTAGE instead of OUTRAGE.

[Cha]

62. No, you're wrong on that..

Leader Schumer Floor Remarks Demanding Immediate Investigation Into Federal Agents Forcefully Removing Senator Padilla From Noem’s DHS Press Conference

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to demand answers on the manhandling and forceful removal of Senator Padilla from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:

I just saw something that sickened my stomach, the manhandling of a United States Senator. We need immediate answers to what the hell went on.

https://www.democrats.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/leader-schumer-floor-remarks-demanding-immediate-investigation-into-federal-agents-forcefully-removing-senator-padilla-from-noems-dhs-press-conference


https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20392268

[BannonsLiver]

3. He's spitting mad, and he's going to do something about it, too. Just has to figure out what that is.

Might be a strongly worded letter or something, but he's going to do it. Eventually.

[Blue Full Moon]

24. Maybe him and Collins can clutch pearls and have a concern

[brush]

4. I think Schumer is going to get primaried. Probably by AOC.

[Oopsie Daisy]

7. It will never happen. Just a fantasy.

[brush]

16. You must've missed recenty NY polls. She's leading him. If not her though. Someone will primarry him as he been so...

ineffective and invisible during the trump/musk and now California/Padilla crises.

[Oopsie Daisy]

21. It will never happen. AOC will not replace Schumer. Period.

It's just a fantasy for all the Schumer-haters to get all hot and bothered about as they perpetuate the myth about how "awful" the "do-nothing" Democrats are. Schumer is a loyal, hardworking and honest Democrat. He has never been, and will never be the screaming and shouting "firebrand" that people fantasize that they want him to be. He doesn't work in front of the cameras, he works in the hallowed halls of the Senate. He doesn't tweet every thing he does. He doesn't pick public fights or come up with cute insults for his enemies. That doesn't mean he's not working. It just means that he's not putting on a show for you or any of the others who wish he was "different" in some way. He is who he is. He's not going to change. That doesn't make him ineffective. It just means he doesn't put on a show. The sooner that everyone accepts that and moves on the happier they will be.

Personally, I think it's better to spend time shitting on Republicans rather than nitpicking and fault-finding Democrats (both the party and leadership.)

[brush]

23. That's your opinion. Mine is, if not AOC, someone will primary Schumer as he's done a poor job.

[Oopsie Daisy]

29. It's more than "opinion" because I live in the real world.

Everything else concerning this matter is just wishful speculation that has no basis in reality.

[brush]

34. You just happen to know the plans of every Democrat in NY? Some reality you've got there.

[tonkatoy8888]

65. Good to know

you live in the real world. I could tell by the condescending way you patted everyone on the head and explained intraparty realpolitik to us.

I, unfortunately, live in a fantasy world where a sitting US senator is dragged away and cuffed. A fantasy world where brown people, regardless of immigration status, are disappeared. A cotton candy world of fluff where science and education are being dismantled. A fairytale world where a dry drunk weekend hate news personality leads the most lethal military in the history of the world.

Silly me, I somehow expected my fantasy world to be far less stressful.

[SocialDemocrat61]

32. Schumer could retire in 28

He will be 79 then.

[TacosUberAlles]

70. Same thing was said about her challenging Crowley

Never say never when it comes to politics especially in this day & age.
Lots of people thought AOC stood no chance against Joe Crowley who was one of the most powerful Democrats in DC, a 20 year veteran, and was thought to replace Pelosi once she stepped down.

It would be an interesting matchup but I'm not convinced that she even wants to be a Senator in the first place.

[Bluetus]

5. Pay attention. He made a sternly worded statement.

He even took the glasses off his nose for dramatic effect.

But AFAIK, he hasn't instructed the caucus to stop the Senate by requiring recorded votes on every single issue. No unanimous consent until Noem resigns and is replaced by a person who will uphold the laws and Constitution. And if that means blocking unanimous consent every day until the mid-terms, then so be it.

[Oopsie Daisy]

6. Predictable Schumer hate... Yawn.

🥱😴💤🤪🥸🤡

[IrishBubbaLiberal]

8. Predictable, SCHUMER always does his weak lame raise his voice a single octave

Schumer is the boring person who talks in hushed tones
when he lamely tries to be seen as ‘outraged’

Damn Chuck!

GET SOME FIRE IN YOUR BELLY!!

Try RAISING SOME DAMN HELL!

[Oopsie Daisy]

9. That's not who he is. Get used to it.

It serves no good purpose to continually shit on Chuck Schumer.

[Attilatheblond]

26. Oh, I dunno. Lots more DEMS have been coming out pretty clearly fighting mad and asking questions of Trump people

Thinking there is damned good purpose in taking Schumer to the shed.

[Oopsie Daisy]

30. Spend your energy hating Republicans, not Democrats.

[Attilatheblond]

35. You might re-read what you just wrote

and maybe listen to yourself. Interesting, equating critique of one mat to hating Democrats.

And I didn't even say anything critical of Schumer, just pointing out that OTHER DEMS on the Hill have listened to us asking for some backbone and action and they are providing backbone and actions. So maybe being critical of just strongly worded letters has inspired some fire in some bellies. That's a good thing.

[Oopsie Daisy]

37. Yes... because defending and making excuses for those who irrationally hate Schumer is totally different.

Got it.

[Attilatheblond]

42. Nope you did not get it at all

But have a great weekend

[stillcool]

54. they are not listening to you

they are speaking as representatives of the people of their state. Why not just pick on your own?

[Attilatheblond]

55. LOL, Like many in purple AZ, I worked to get Kelly & Gallego elected

and prodded the latter when he seemed timid at first. He's learning and growing into the job.

But, the Minority Leader does not just represent his state, now does he.

[awesomerwb1]

39. Criticizing an elected official isn't "Hating" for crying out loud

[Attilatheblond]

43. And suggesting people stiffle criticizing elected officials seems kinda weird here

Seems that is exactly what we are defending, our right to criticize and oppose.

[Oopsie Daisy]

44. Irrational "criticism" where none is deserved is.

Schumer is not going to throw hissy fits to entertain people. The sooner everyone learns to accept that, the happier they will be.

[awesomerwb1]

47. Nobody has said anything "irrational" about Schumer in this thread

Schumer got played in Laken Riley. So far he has been incapable of forming a strong, unified opposition front. Dems are everywhere when it comes to messaging. There is no strong coherent message and that comes from the top.

He's a 3/10 when compared to Harry Reid.

[Attilatheblond]

56. Is there an official DEM checklist as to what is irrational and/or deserved?

Must have missed that newsletter.

[Oopsie Daisy]

58. Personally, I rely on common sense and a calm, rational, understanding of how government works...

... and accepting the reality that the Democrats are not in power and our ability to "omagerd-do-something!" is far less than others may imagine or pretend to be the case. I highly recommend that others do the same. Understanding and accepting that reality will make life so much better and it will be easier to focus efforts and energy on areas that will have more impact (rather than whining that Schumer isn't ranting and raving and putting on a public show.)

[awesomerwb1]

68. Schumer was supposed to send it. Maybe the pigeon got lost.

[Attilatheblond]

69. Gracias! I needed that

[Cha]

64. Pounding on Sen Schumer Is pissing me off...

Leader Schumer Floor Remarks Demanding Immediate Investigation Into Federal Agents Forcefully Removing Senator Padilla From Noem’s DHS Press Conference

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to demand answers on the manhandling and forceful removal of Senator Padilla from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:

I just saw something that sickened my stomach, the manhandling of a United States Senator. We need immediate answers to what the hell went on.

https://www.democrats.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/leader-schumer-floor-remarks-demanding-immediate-investigation-into-federal-agents-forcefully-removing-senator-padilla-from-noems-dhs-press-conference


https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20392268

[LuvLoogie]

11. Actually, I've kind of forgotten about him. Kinda like a rusty shovel at the back of the garage.

Or that half can of paint left over from when you freshened up the living room before you brought the baby home.

[Scrivener7]

61. And the baby is driving now.

[Gore1FL]

18. There is a reason it is predictable; he seems to fall short on leading the fight before him.

If he is unable or unwilling to rise to the occasion, he needs to be replaced by someone who will.

[J_William_Ryan]

10. "Predictable Schumer hate... Yawn."

Agreed.

And predictable ignorance of how governance works.

Leader Schumer having a hissy-fit meltdown won’t accomplish anything, Democrats having no access to the levers of power.

[Gore1FL]

19. Who is asking for a hissy fit meltdown?

I think we want actual useful action.

[Oopsie Daisy]

31. LOL... scroll up... see above.

[Duncan Grant]

28. Schumer is a plate of overcooked pasta. Cold and without sauce/gravy.

Let’s talk about an effective opposition, leadership, messaging, motivation —*action* of any kind. A movement.

My understanding of the levers of power are directly related to the pressure and force the public place on them. Schumer offers nothing to that cause, nada, zip (except a cancelled book tour).

[tritsofme]

12. What is it exactly you want him to do? Have a big temper tantrum? Throw a chair?

Despite Trump’s efforts, this isn’t a reality tv show, sorry the theatrics aren’t entertaining enough for you.

[IrishBubbaLiberal]

14. YES YES YES...THROW A CHAIR, BE A DAMNMAN WITH GUTS,

If only Chuck had 1/2 the guts that AOC has

[tritsofme]

17. I'd rather our leaders not act like lunatics, we already have an orange guy for that.

That sort of performative nonsense isn’t leadership, it’s just performative nonsense.

[IrishBubbaLiberal]

27. Chuck is not being a leader. Chuck is like a timid school librarian

My mistake,

I thought the LEADER of the Senate Minority Party would actually
ACT LIKE A LEADER.

[sprinkleeninow]

36. He allowed that CR to pass. nt

[murielm99]

45. Librarians are not timid.

[onenote]

52. Be a "man"? Really? Do you expect AOC to throw a chair or is she off the hook because she's not a "man"?

[Gore1FL]

20. Why does it have to be a tantrum or a chair throw? I was thinking more like exhibiting leadership. nt

[tritsofme]

41. So aside from platitudes, what does that mean?

[Gore1FL]

67. That means organizing a cohesive message and designing reasonable actions to effectively counter the administration.

Leadership isn't writing strongly-worded letters. It's not stating "God is on the Thrown" (that was Jeffries.)

It's bringing your caucus together and developing useful tactics and responses that can be consistently used in debate and in action.

Hand-ringing isn't going to cut it.

[yorkster]

13. See edhopper post from yesterday. Title is

"Questions about Schumer answered".

Read the comments.

There were also posts yesterday showing video of Schumer's floor speech. He was one of 17 senators who spoke yesterday after the incident in question. That number may have increased by now.

[Silent Type]

15. Someone claimed this is bashing Democrats.

[IrishBubbaLiberal]

33. "RAISE MORE HELL!",, Molly Ivins would be extremely sick at the weak response

RAISE MIRE HELL!

Molly Ivins would indeed be lamenting loudly how ineffective the response
by Chuck is.

Schumer is sadly not meeting

The events happening, the times show exactly who is an effectual leader meeting the crisis at hand.

AOC is
Gov Newsom is

[stillcool]

49. it's criticizing a Democrat from the state of New York

who is the Minority Leader of the Senate because he is not performing, a constituent perhaps?? according to his wishes. Dog and Pony Show.

[maxsolomon]

51. It's not?

Schumer is a Democrat. Nearly every reply to the OP bashes him.

I don't know what the OP thinks Schumer could do. He leads the MINORITY.

[demmiblue]

57. Same with Ocelot's post.

I must be missing something, though… I can only see a quarter of the responses!

[SocialDemocrat61]

38. FYI

https://www.yahoo.com/news/schumer-forcible-removal-padilla-noem-192133937.html

[stillcool]

50. spoil-sport!

[LexVegas]

40. You not paying attention doesn't mean he has not done anything. nt

[IrishBubbaLiberal]

46. I honestly think it's time for some Dems to start dropping f-bombs. On national television. Let's start acting like the

I honestly think it’s time for some Dems to start dropping f-bombs. On national television. Let’s start acting like the crisis this is

I honestly think it’s time for some Dems to start dropping f-bombs. On national television. Let’s start acting like the crisis this is

— Asha Rangappa (@asharangappa.bsky.social) 2025-06-13T02:16:52.334Z

[onenote]

53. Because f-bombs on tv are going to do what?

[mcar]

48. You just showed his responses so you know he's been speaking out

The real question is where are the Republicans?

Can we please stop with the Dem bashing, just for a while?

[bdamomma]

63. Denial

They are in denial. Also call it out for what is FASCISM.

[madville]

66. Too much going on

This was only going to get a couple of days of mention before something else happened, turns out it only got a few hours. So it got cut short, much bigger thing overtook the news cycle obviously.

[IrishBubbaLiberal]

71. I am going to lock delete this thread....

This is a post I never thought much about.

Too much crap back n forth on issue that’s never
going to get better with the current office holder.

So I’m licking thread