Schumer declares Democratic majority in the Senate

[DonViejo]

Source: Axios


Oriana Gonzalez

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) declared on Wednesday that Democrats have gained control of the Senate, with Rev. Raphael Warnock having defeated Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R) and Jon Ossoff currently leading in the race against former Sen. David Perdue (R).

Why it matters: A 50-50 Senate would give Vice President-elect Kamala Harris the tie-breaking vote after Jan. 20. Democratic control of the Senate will decide the fate of Biden's presidency, from whether he gets his Cabinet nominees to whether progressives get their tax hikes and public spending.

What they're saying: “It feels like a brand new day. For the first time in six years, Democrats will operate a majority in the United States Senate — and that will be very good for the American people," Schumer said in a statement."

"America is experiencing one of the greatest crises we have ever faced, and the Senate Democratic Majority is committed to delivering the bold change and help Americans need and demand. Senate Democrats know America is hurting — help is on the way," he continued.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/schumer-democrats-control-senate-ossoff-warnock-37b0abef-0985-45ce-8fc2-cab8c185f89d.html

[Laelth]

1. Yes! k&r n/t

-Laelth

[SheltieLover]

2. K&R!

[IsItJustMe]

3. But, but, but all the news media said it would be a miracle if the Dems took those two seats.

Hoop, there it is.

[moose65]

6. Yeah!

And but but but.... how will the Dems reach across the aisle?????!?!?!?!?!?

[durablend]

16. And don't forget

When we're in the minority, nothing can get done because Republicans and when we're in the majority, nothing can get done because Republicans.

Or so say a few people here....

[StClone]

20. Dems in disarray on how to reach out

To insane, QAnon, seditious, voter suppressing, treasonous, insider trading, religio-wacko, ...party. OH MY!

[Dem forever]

27. Media what a joke.

That’s the same MF media that help elect the orange POS that is now refusing to accept the will of the people. He wants to burn down everything in his sand box. Well fuck him and his deplorable low life’s.
I live in GA and helped put an end to this horrible administration for good. GOP sit down and STFU

[PatrickforO]

4. Wonderful! Finally some of the things the House passed will get to the floor.

And cabinet and judicial picks will go through.

[KS Toronado]

24. Yes, lets start with (HR1?) the voting rights the House passed.

[AllyCat]

5. What a fantastic extended election this has been!

So happy for our country!

[Bayard]

7. There is great rejoicing in the land....

Don't let the door hit you in the ass, Mitch. Love to see him marginalized and humiliated. Its about damn time!

[Denvermosaic]

8. Good but Schumer better not be passive agressive when it come to advance

progressive agenda. He strikes me as being a timid fellow who's always willing to give in to the crazy side.

[oro]

10. I agree. Historically, progressives gave this nation most of what Dems value and promote

so there shouldn't be any question that the progressive agenda is important. 70 million citizens voted for Trump so any drift toward ignorant fascism has to be stopped and it can't be stopped by passivity or overly 'make nice with the Republicans' delusions.

[Liberty Belle]

14. Progressives may be glad for Bernie Sanders and Liz Warren;

Sanders caucauses with Dems but has a strong independent streak. They will need votes from him and other progressives with just a one-vote margin, though of course they can't go too far the other way or they will lose blue-dog Dems. But I expect we may see more generous healthcare measures passed than we would get if there were not people like Sanders and Warren in the Senate.

[Biophilic]

18. Jesus people can't you enjoy anything for even 30 seconds?

[housecat]

22. Amen to that

[oro]

31. Yes We Can!

[Stuart G]

9. Thanks for posting..What a great gift from the people of Georgia...

[Marthe48]

11. Hope they clean off mitch the undone's desk

All the actions he refused to take. And take him out with the trash.

[twodogsbarking]

12. Make elections fair

and the Republicants will never win again.

[yaesu]

13. And the news keeps getting better! nt

[pandr32]

15. Let the sunshine in!

[Lanius]

17. The is great news for judicial nominees.

Time for the Dems to “pack the courts” the way the Republicans have done with federal judges who better represent the majority.

[cstanleytech]

23. Increasing the size of the courts by adding 3 additional seats

to each court including SCOTUS would be helpful in repairing the harm the Republicans attempted to do.

[dawn5651]

19. if ossoff holds on to his lead then finally finally american people get the help they need and the

leadership that they need.

[obamanut2012]

21. Ossoff has won -- his lead will only grow

[Dopers_Greed]

25. Repubs in ruin

[Oscarthegreat]

26. Puppy memories

The only politician I can think of who is less deserving of his position, with the exception of Trump of course is MoscowMitch, a rotten, corrupted to his core type of person, a truly revolting failure of a person.

Getting him off the majority Leader position, along with kicking Trump out of the WH reminds me of when my dog was a puppy and managed to get to a chocolate ice cream bowl my daughter left on the floor. He had terrible diarrhea that stunk up the entire house, but my wife said that the sooner we clean up the mess, unpleasant and disuniting as it may be, the sooner we get the house back to normal.

It is time to aggressively start undoing the incalculable damage Moscow Mitch has created, because nobody knows what the House and Senate will look like after the midterm elections. Time to be brave and super aggressive, and hopefully the sane portion of the US population will respect it and reaward the Democrats in 2022.

[bucolic_frolic]

28. Risk of Mitch Apoplexy: elevated /nt

[BlueWavePsych]

29. Meet the new Senate Minority Leader ...

[C Moon]

30. The tortoise and the lame duck.

[BobTheSubgenius]

32. Best day since last fall's general election.

Together, these two days are the best days in years and years.

I'm quarantined, my jaw is yelling at me about the tooth extraction of yesterday afternoon, we're in the post-holiday doldrums and it's STILL the best I've had day in ages.

[SWBTATTReg]

33. The AMERICAN PEOPLE finally have some say in what goes on in their lives!! THIS is a moment for the

history books, for the AGES.

This is a moment that I'll remember definitely for the rest of my meager life.

This will be a fitting memorial to my friend, my pen pal, and my wonderful great uncle today (online)...whom I'm attending an online tribute today for, since he has gone to the great beyond.

He was 87 years, a wonderful man, educator and principal. I plan on donating to his wonderful scholarship fund. What better tribute can one give to his family and community?

My best to all of us in DU land.

[LudwigPastorius]

34. Resign, McConnell.

Do it!

You are 78 years old. There are 20 Republican Senate seats up for reelection in 2022.

You may be 82 years old before you get a shot at regaining your position as Majority Leader. Shouldn't you live out your golden years in a rocking chair in a dacha on the Black Sea?