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mr715

(3,573 posts)
Thu Jan 29, 2026, 02:36 PM Jan 29

Let's see where we end up.

I've have been harshly critical of him, but guardedly optimistic given his current posture.

Until we know, I say let's give him the benefit of the doubt. If he fails us (again) then it is another point on the line and it means that I will never again expressed guarded optimism.

It isn't like there is any moral ambiguity here, and the "asks" are largely ceremonial. Trump has nothing to lose by listening to Schumer's demands and a lot to gain. Basically, from my perspective, if we get concessions Trump will think this scandal is over, he will declare victory, and we will move on to some other atrocity. Hopefully the next atrocity will not involved State Sec murdering people on the streets.

So, I'm conflicted. Schumer has gained value in my estimation and Jeffries and his cadre of 7 un-whipped Democrats have lost.

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