General Discussion

Nixie

(18,105 posts)

46. "nothing the Democrats could have done to reopen

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 05:34 PM

Apr 2025

the government.” This is exactly right and why Trump wanted that whole scenario in his wheelhouse alone. Thank goodness Schumer thought that through and denied that disastrous situation to the wannabe dictator.

It’s so great to see your informed posts about reality, lapucelle. TY!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

lapucelle

58 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Schumer: I'm staying put! WTF will it take for him to move on? [View all] RiverStone Apr 2025 OP

He doesn't have to leave the Senate, but it's time to pass the torch - as Nancy Pelosi did. flor-de-jasmim Apr 2025 #1

Maybe if we all sent him a "very strong letter." ??? CrispyQ Apr 2025 #2

A bdamomma Apr 2025 #48

He's taken a page out of Garland's strategy book. - nt CrispyQ Apr 2025 #56

He was elected unanimously by the Democratic caucus and has no challengers. I wouldn't hold your breath. tritsofme Apr 2025 #3

Bernie Sanders is 83. Nixie Apr 2025 #4

Bernie rocks! But he's not in senate leadership RiverStone Apr 2025 #6

If there is a war on older politicians to make way for the Nixie Apr 2025 #35

A first step would be for all of the Democrats in the Senate to not elect him their Minority Leader. LudwigPastorius Apr 2025 #5

The discontent is growing...see link RiverStone Apr 2025 #8

Well, the Senate Democrats don't seem to think he should go, do they? MineralMan Apr 2025 #7

Well, IMO the writing is on the wall... RiverStone Apr 2025 #9

Different Democrats are taking different directions. MineralMan Apr 2025 #23

Except all those things aren't defined meaningfully EdmondDantes_ Apr 2025 #26

Keeping the government open was in the people's best interest. lapucelle Apr 2025 #32

Perhaps we can both be right? RiverStone Apr 2025 #29

Agree 100% bluestarone Apr 2025 #36

Maybe Just Maybe the Senate Dems know More Cha Apr 2025 #50

Ya think? MineralMan Apr 2025 #57

I am hoping he faces a primary in NY BlueKota Apr 2025 #10

If Schumer faces a primary in NY, he will not be defeated. lapucelle Apr 2025 #12

I am not so sure he won't be defeated. BlueKota Apr 2025 #21

When did Chuck Schumer wave a white flag? lapucelle Apr 2025 #30

I have heard that argument BlueKota Apr 2025 #38

What are you talking about at this point? The federal courts are open, lapucelle Apr 2025 #40

It's clear we are not going to come to BlueKota Apr 2025 #43

"nothing the Democrats could have done to reopen Nixie Apr 2025 #46

Have a nice wait, then. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2025 #42

That's why I said in my posts it's a long way off. BlueKota Apr 2025 #47

Dick Durbin is 80. Chuck Schumer is 74. lapucelle Apr 2025 #11

Respectfully, I think retire as Leader and retire from the Senate are different. CincyDem Apr 2025 #13

The OP calls for Chuck Schumer to retire. lapucelle Apr 2025 #15

Good point CincyDem RiverStone Apr 2025 #16

You made yourself perfectly clear. lapucelle Apr 2025 #39

Not age! Pls see my response (post #6) to Bernie being 83 RiverStone Apr 2025 #14

Actually, you did call on Schumer to retire in your OP. lapucelle Apr 2025 #17

Yes, agree (see response to Cincy Dem) + a ? for you RiverStone Apr 2025 #20

You do know that Chuck Schumer voted against the Republican CR, right? lapucelle Apr 2025 #19

What about this? (please see link) Schumer votes w/GOP RiverStone Apr 2025 #24

That was a procedural vote that kept the government open. lapucelle Apr 2025 #25

Unfortunately, it seems tRump + DOGE are deciding anyway RiverStone Apr 2025 #31

The federal courts remain open. lapucelle Apr 2025 #33

Not on Warren and Sanders. BlueKota Apr 2025 #18

Been watching Senator Cory Booker and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries live from the Capitol Steps for hours Attilatheblond Apr 2025 #22

His term isn't up until 2028, right? Fiendish Thingy Apr 2025 #27

Once someone says that usually not long after, goodbye. Blue Full Moon Apr 2025 #28

What concerns me more is his approach to dealing with DJT JCMach1 Apr 2025 #34

Who Iamscrewed Apr 2025 #37

Where's George Cloony? We need to hear from you. thought crime Apr 2025 #41

Why? Rebl2 Apr 2025 #45

Remember Clooney's OP Ed last summer? thought crime Apr 2025 #55

He should have Rebl2 Apr 2025 #58

Someone Rebl2 Apr 2025 #44

of course not Skittles Apr 2025 #49

We finally found what Chuck Schumer is willing to fight for: Orrex Apr 2025 #51

He's got plenty of SOTU Democratic Rebuttal Speech giver selections left in him, yet. LuvLoogie Apr 2025 #52

honestly its time for all the old guard to retire so the younger generation can step in. moonshinegnomie Apr 2025 #53

Here is my assessment of the clip on CNN. Chuck Schumer thinks yellow dahlia Apr 2025 #54