Democratic leaders will support resolution honoring Charlie Kirk

[In It to Win It]

House Democratic leaders will vote in favor of a GOP resolution condemning political violence and celebrating Charlie Kirk in the wake of last week’s fatal shooting of the conservative activist in Utah — a measure expected to hit the floor on Friday.

In a closed-door meeting in the Capitol basement Thursday morning, top leaders informed rank-and-file lawmakers they will support the resolution, though they will not push other members to do the same.

The vote is a tricky one for Democrats.

While Democratic lawmakers in the Capitol have been unanimous in condemning Kirk’s killing — and political violence in general — they were also no fans of the conservative activist and many of the political positions he promoted.

That was especially true in the realm of race and civil rights, where Kirk’s criticisms of the Civil Rights Act, Martin Luther King, Jr., and gay and transgender rights have been soundly denounced by Democrats on and off of Capitol Hill. Many saw him as a divisive figure in the mold of President Trump.

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5510491-democratic-leaders-charlie-kirk-resolution/

[msongs]

1. a sad prospect for those who believe values are not for sale to appease the dictator nt

[wcmagumba]

2. I don't support this move...the guy was a total hater and pushed maggots to violence, including his own maga killer...

[Chasstev365]

3. This is why Republicans always get to control the narrative

The man called for the execution of Joe Biden!

It's like Jews in Germany in the 1930's supporting Der Strummer; a violently anti-Semitic newspaper.

[leftstreet]

4. LOL Kirk could only dream of his current fame n/t

[In It to Win It]

10. Right! I'm pretty confident that if the nature of his death was not so public and for the world to see

we wouldn't even be talking about him right now.

[Duncan Grant]

5. Duplicate post

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20654146

[niyad]

7. So??This is not LBN, that particular guideline does not apply in GD, as

we keep pointing out when this comes up.

[Duncan Grant]

14. So? I don't care. It's a duplicate post.

I’m not here arguing forum moderation. I’m simply saying it’s a duplicate. You’re free to respond or not. Have a day.

[niyad]

16. Nobody was bothered but you, so one wonders. Have the day you deserve.

[Duncan Grant]

17. It's been great so far - thanks! (nt)

[niyad]

6. Please tell me WHY/IF there is a legitimate reason for DEMS to "honour"

that fucking monster.

[Crunchy Frog]

11. I'd say it's a product of fear. They're scared about what MAGA will say about them if they don't go along.

Even though they're going to say it anyway.

[niyad]

12. Exactly.

[AStern]

19. That's not good way to get people to vote for you

and who cares what MAGA says or thinks?

[Crunchy Frog]

8. I'm afraid that this doesn't really bode well for our chances in the midterms.

Honoring a RW fascist troll in order to try to appease MAGA isn't a good look and will not generate enthusiasm at the ballot box.

(I fully intend to vote, but I'm just one person.)

[Melon]

23. Yep....we are not at a peak without doing this.

[johnnyfins]

9. Congrats Dems. I am now independent.

[Cirsium]

13. Horrific

"The GOP resolution, sponsored by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), promotes two messages. The first eulogizes Kirk’s life and work, praising him as one who engaged in 'respectful, civil discourse” and “worked tirelessly to promote unity without compromising on conviction.'”

Shameful.

[BeyondGeography]

15. Totally moronic

Wins you not one extra vote and pisses off people who do actually vote for you.

It also weakens the case of people out there who are being persecuted for telling the truth about Kirk and costs us the chance to be united around the question of exactly why he is undeserving of any honor with our party’s name on it.

[ImNotGod]

18. Well, last one out the door of the democracy museum please turn off the lights, poodles will be guarding the entrance.nt

[Blue Owl]

20. Oh FFS

[LeftInTX]

21. Senate unanimously passes Mike Lee's resolution condemning Charlie Kirk's death (Toned down from House)

https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/09/17/mike-lee-resolution-condemning-charlie-kirk-death/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=dn-social&utm_campaign=twitter&utm_content=deseretnews

Tensions erupt among House Dems over vote to honor Charlie Kirk

Why it matters: Kirk was not beloved by Democrats, but some in the party fear that anything short of a unanimous vote for the resolution could be a messaging coup for Republicans.

"People are worried that we're being totally set up," one House Democrat told Axios on the condition of anonymity to offer details of sensitive internal discussions.

The lawmaker noted that a bipartisan resolution condemning the shootings of Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota passed the House 424 to 0 in June.

Between the lines: "I always try to be respectful in times of tragedy or horrific events like this, but ... they are politicizing his death in ways I'm not comfortable with," another undecided House Democrat told Axios.

"Sadly, there were unlimited numbers of ways to do this," the lawmaker added.
They argued that a relatively toned-down Senate resolution which passed by a unanimous voice vote was "very appropriate."

https://www.axios.com/2025/09/18/charlie-kirk-house-democrats-vote-condemn-honor

[eppur_se_muova]

22. Split it into two resolutions. nt

[DavidDvorkin]

24. Well, fuck.