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BaronChocula

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17. No shrinking violet was he

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Sep 1, 2025, 09:21 PM

Sep 2025

I'll always remember this moment at the closing of one of the impeachment proceedings. Which one? Who can keep track?

Nadler appears to rush ahead of Schiff to offer closing remarks on need for witnesses
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/nadler-appears-rush-ahead-schiff-offer-closing-remarks-witnesses-n1127161

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BREAKING: Congressman Jerry Nadler will not be seeking re-election. [View all] demmiblue Sep 2025 OP

He was also quick to endorse Mamdani BeyondGeography Sep 2025 #1

Good move! SSJVegeta Sep 2025 #2

Yes, a good classic Democrat and a good man. Midnight Writer Sep 2025 #10

Going out with class senseandsensibility Sep 2025 #3

He is a good man. a kennedy Sep 2025 #4

thanks Hon. Nadler mr715 Sep 2025 #5

A great American! Mysterian Sep 2025 #6

I'm sorry to see him leave, but he's leaving for the right reasons. nt Buns_of_Fire Sep 2025 #7

Sincere thanks for your service UTUSN Sep 2025 #8

Bravo to a good and decent man who it will be difficult to replace. Ping Tung Sep 2025 #9

Thank you for fighting the good fight, Congressman Nadler. Buddyzbuddy Sep 2025 #11

Thank you Rep. Nadler. A classy exit and much appreciated. I had the privilege many many years ago Nanjeanne Sep 2025 #12

Thank you for your service Congressman Pas-de-Calais Sep 2025 #13

A lesson learned from Biden. Gimpyknee Sep 2025 #14

Passing the baton is patriotism of the highest order. Kudos to Nadler. Bluetus Sep 2025 #15

AMEN! to this. soldierant Sep 2025 #16

No shrinking violet was he BaronChocula Sep 2025 #17

I was not pleased in that moment. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #27

It was definitely a moment BaronChocula Sep 2025 #31

Time for more seniors to become 'emeriti' pfitz59 Sep 2025 #18

The average age of Dems in the Senate is about 70 Bluetus Sep 2025 #23

Much respect. StarryNite Sep 2025 #19

Long and happy future ahead. Well earned. oasis Sep 2025 #20

Jerry was a great congressman. LilElf70 Sep 2025 #21

Truly a great Democrat angrychair Sep 2025 #22

Will anyone follow his lead? Renew Deal Sep 2025 #24

doubtful Skittles Sep 2025 #30

I hope Brad Lander puts his hat in the ring Arazi Sep 2025 #25

Brad Lander has put himself on the front lines. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #28

Yes! choie Sep 2025 #32

'"I can't defend what Israel is doing."' elleng Sep 2025 #26

PASSING THE FUCKING BATON Skittles Sep 2025 #29