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ratchiweenie

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5. "No," said Gallego. "And I've been very clear. He is a madman. He is insane. He's only thinking about himself."

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Tue Jan 20, 2026, 09:26 AM

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We all know that Gallego is right and still Schumer and Jeffries go on appeasing him.

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To win, Democrats should chuck their leadership [View all] Mr. Sparkle Yesterday OP

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #1

Moving faster is certainly in order and with 2026 upon us already, same old same old not helpful. dutch777 Yesterday #2

Dem House and Senate leadership operate like they have Ars Longa Yesterday #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Ars Longa Yesterday #15

In before the swarm. Scrivener7 Yesterday #3

Me too Bettie 11 hrs ago #24

Don't worry, they won't BeyondGeography Yesterday #4

"No," said Gallego. "And I've been very clear. He is a madman. He is insane. He's only thinking about himself." ratchiweenie Yesterday #5

To put it mildly, they are not the right leaders for the moment. n/t demmiblue Yesterday #6

Disagree JustAnotherGen Yesterday #7

It doesn't put the blame on the Democrats. It puts the hope for a solution on Democrats. Scrivener7 12 hrs ago #23

What we need is to stop fighting ourselves oiut loud. bluestarone Yesterday #8

I don't think we are fighting ourselves out loud so much as leadership is fighting us. Autumn Yesterday #21

No, they aren't creeksneakers2 7 hrs ago #37

"It is easier to find people fit to govern themselves than people fit to govern others". Lord Acton Ping Tung Yesterday #9

Meh. We need leaders who are studious and prayerful and who prefer to make speeches to an empty chamber dalton99a Yesterday #10

Scary thought that must be weighed. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #11

I guess at least he's moved on from saying the problem is Democratic women aren't hot EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #12

Chuck's had 10 years to prove his theory. FAIL leftstreet Yesterday #13

"But We Will Win Because Victory Will Come To Us In Due Time" dalton99a Yesterday #16

To put it bluntly... hamsterjill Yesterday #17

What specifically do you want them to do? creeksneakers2 7 hrs ago #38

Pick an issue mr715 3 hrs ago #46

Why are you asking me? hamsterjill 3 hrs ago #47

Bernie usonian Yesterday #18

I don't know why people here mock strongly worded letters. Politicians communicate this way. Thanks, Bernie! betsuni Yesterday #20

And we need him to fight as much before the election as he seems to after it! W_HAMILTON 10 hrs ago #36

Behold: betsuni 6 hrs ago #43

I amend my comment: "we need him to fight REPUBLICANS as much before the election.." W_HAMILTON 4 hrs ago #44

More anti-Democratic Boo1 Yesterday #19

Democratic Party leaders seem to be keeping their powder dry. Autumn Yesterday #22

They've been keeping it dry and hoarding it Bettie 11 hrs ago #25

We, the voters, gave them no powder to keep dry. W_HAMILTON 10 hrs ago #33

yup, Salon, Democracy Now, Ralph Nader, Jill Stein, etc.all worked overtime to bring us where we are today. lostincalifornia 11 hrs ago #26

Yeah, it's all their fault Mysterian 6 hrs ago #40

In every critical swing state Hillary lost by less than 1%, while Jill Stein received lostincalifornia 6 hrs ago #41

Amen comradebillyboy 11 hrs ago #27

Establishment Democratic leadership LuvLoogie 11 hrs ago #28

Nope creeksneakers2 6 hrs ago #39

Agree, 100%. New Democratic leadership is needed, immediately. Paladin 11 hrs ago #29

That's not going to happen, so now what? themaguffin 10 hrs ago #30

Except we've been winning. W_HAMILTON 10 hrs ago #31

Yes, we're winning. The author can't be bothered with facts or polling on the midterms. emulatorloo 10 hrs ago #34

You really think the average voter gives a shit about Schumer and Jeffries or even know's their names? emulatorloo 10 hrs ago #32

Most voters don't watch news all day SocialDemocrat61 3 hrs ago #45

Did Normal Solomon ever write an autopsy on his failed congressional campaign in a solid blue district? Quiet Em 10 hrs ago #35

That is because Ocasio-Cortez and Crocker don't go attacking Democrats and lostincalifornia 6 hrs ago #42

Oh, did I miss the wailing and rending of garments? MorbidButterflyTat 1 hr ago #48