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89. Whatever that larger strategy is, it's painfully clear it's not working.

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Jeffries Won't Whip Vote Against ICE Funding [View all] Celerity 16 hrs ago OP

Maybe its time to pass the mantle sboatcar 16 hrs ago #1

Exactly why focusing just on age isn't a good strategy newdeal2 15 hrs ago #14

I have been skeptical of Jeffries from the start mr715 15 hrs ago #28

This message was self-deleted by its author helpisontheway 13 hrs ago #109

He is such a weak minority leader! I miss Pelosi!! Nt helpisontheway 13 hrs ago #111

Maybe it is time to pass the mantle to someone Who Is Strong. I want someone strong like Iron Man. Trueblue1968 12 hrs ago #121

Jeffries needs to hear from the nationwide Democratic rank-and-file voters---- like us! Jack Valentino 9 hrs ago #148

Jeffries has publicly announced that he will vote against ICE funding--- not a small thing, Jack Valentino 9 hrs ago #152

With friends like these.... JBTaurus83 15 hrs ago #2

WTF? leftstreet 15 hrs ago #3

So those attacking Jeffries a few weeks ago for not wanting to cut ICE funding were full of shit. W_HAMILTON 15 hrs ago #4

There are some JBTaurus83 15 hrs ago #7

And the ones attacking good Democrats are usually those who are in a place of privilege and won't get hurt regardless. W_HAMILTON 15 hrs ago #19

"Attacking good Democrats" mr715 15 hrs ago #23

And there is never anyone good enough -- funny how that works. W_HAMILTON 10 hrs ago #128

"These same people" mr715 10 hrs ago #129

The people who think Jeffries isn't good enough, Pelosi wasn't good enough... W_HAMILTON 10 hrs ago #133

Not all of those unfortunately...were good enough Melon 9 hrs ago #153

Yes, Pelosi was accused of personally preventing an impeachment vote because of devious personal reasons. betsuni 10 hrs ago #143

I was a huge Pelosi supporter JBTaurus83 9 hrs ago #149

I forgot the constant hysteria that 10,000-year-old Pelosi was clinging to power, would never ever never retire betsuni 6 hrs ago #161

I was a big Hillary and Kamala JBTaurus83 15 hrs ago #42

A woman was shot in the face mr715 15 hrs ago #44

I agree with you JBTaurus83 15 hrs ago #47

Oh I know, I'm just coming in hot. mr715 15 hrs ago #51

And the problem is that to help them we have to hurt even more people. W_HAMILTON 10 hrs ago #136

If you won't stand up for the lives of your fellow citizens iemanja 10 hrs ago #138

Stand up for them before it gets to the point where standing up for them does nothing. W_HAMILTON 10 hrs ago #140

Hitler succeeded because good people failed to act. iemanja 10 hrs ago #144

Yeah, and those """good people""" failed to act when they let Trump seize power.... W_HAMILTON 9 hrs ago #146

Or he's feeling pressure from the base EdmondDantes_ 15 hrs ago #27

The base wouldn't want him to fight back? SergeStorms 14 hrs ago #59

That's what I mean EdmondDantes_ 14 hrs ago #67

Depends on which "base"... slightlv 13 hrs ago #91

Given how we've seen this play out before, I can. W_HAMILTON 10 hrs ago #130

Thoughts don't matter iemanja 10 hrs ago #131

And if people had supported good Democrats instead of nitpicking them from office, we wouldn't have that problem. W_HAMILTON 10 hrs ago #137

Nor as long as Democrats don't act iemanja 10 hrs ago #139

Fuck that. A Democrat """not acting""" is still better than the best Republican. W_HAMILTON 10 hrs ago #141

So you won't bother making a phone call? iemanja 10 hrs ago #142

No, because I don't buy into the conspiracy that Democraric leadership fucking wants ICE ravaging our streets. W_HAMILTON 10 hrs ago #145

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Welcome to DU. Enjoy your stay............... Celerity 15 hrs ago #6

You sound like you should get out of your mother's basement and get a job. Scrivener7 15 hrs ago #9

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Dear Jury: this guys' name is "you sound vaccinated." His schtick is - I think, because it' sounds pretty meth addled - Scrivener7 15 hrs ago #11

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Pretty sure it's Library Girl Emile 15 hrs ago #24

Ah! Of course. Such a pitiful creature. Scrivener7 15 hrs ago #25

She gone for now Emile 15 hrs ago #29

That happened quickly. mr715 15 hrs ago #32

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LG you back so soon? Emile 15 hrs ago #49

Three times a charm?! sheshe2 15 hrs ago #52

LOL , she is a Weirdo. Emile 15 hrs ago #54

She sure took a sprint through this thread. 🤪 sheshe2 15 hrs ago #58

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Darn, I missed all the fun. Was our old friend lg on a tear again? niyad 13 hrs ago #81

hmmm, I have seen that user name several other places on youtube. niyad 13 hrs ago #83

Jesus. It's because "they're terrified of being labeled anti law enforcement." While a rogue militia Scrivener7 15 hrs ago #8

If he were to be elected Speaker, he'd control the agenda. mr715 15 hrs ago #20

I advise to have ZERO expectations if he becomes speaker. More foot dragging Bread and Circuses 15 hrs ago #38

We can't get much without Trump... mr715 15 hrs ago #41

Why can't another Rep, (AOC, Crow, Frost. or?) challenge Jeffries' Ars Longa 15 hrs ago #45

They can. mr715 15 hrs ago #48

And people lament that the party's approval rating is poor... RockRaven 15 hrs ago #12

Oo! Oo! I know!! mr715 15 hrs ago #50

Wait-a-sec... mr715 15 hrs ago #16

While I'd much prefer they be more forceful I understand the hesitation EdmondDantes_ 15 hrs ago #17

That's terrible. H2O Man 15 hrs ago #18

Without strong leadership we are sunk. Nanjeanne 15 hrs ago #26

Uh huh. mr715 15 hrs ago #30

He doesn't care. These are bench warmers , at best Bread and Circuses 15 hrs ago #35

He could be a competent back bencher mr715 15 hrs ago #39

We've fallen through the Ice. No one to help us Bread and Circuses 15 hrs ago #37

My guess is SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago #31

That's exactly it. Quiet Em 15 hrs ago #53

If you're a democratic rep SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago #57

So let 'em! mr715 14 hrs ago #60

Most people in R+24 districts SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #61

Why broadcast it!? mr715 14 hrs ago #63

He probably already knows that a number of Democrats SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #71

100% Wrong mr715 14 hrs ago #73

He is letting Democrats vote how they want SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #74

No. mr715 14 hrs ago #75

If you want to see ICE held accountable SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #76

Yes, there is. mr715 13 hrs ago #84

No there isn't SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #87

We very much disagree. nt mr715 13 hrs ago #90

Yes we do SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #98

But I don't think you improve your chances of winning control of congress by not fighting such an important issue crimycarny 13 hrs ago #106

Rather than read a room SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #112

We can disagree without disparaging either other, can't we? crimycarny 12 hrs ago #114

I was implying nothing personal SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #116

Abolishing ICE versus not extra funding crimycarny 12 hrs ago #118

Funding ICE is not the same as SocialDemocrat61 9 hrs ago #147

I guess we'll have to agree to disagree crimycarny 9 hrs ago #154

Either way it's irrelevant SocialDemocrat61 8 hrs ago #155

I don't think for those in Minnesota see a yes vote for the ICE funding as irrelevant crimycarny 8 hrs ago #157

It's irrelevant because it will pass anyway SocialDemocrat61 8 hrs ago #158

Certainly worked great in 2024 crimycarny 8 hrs ago #159

Why not stick to the issue at hand SocialDemocrat61 8 hrs ago #160

Too bad they can't learn from the Repukes when they were out of power LearnedHand 12 hrs ago #115

Yet democrats are leading in the polls SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #117

Talk about NOT meeting the moment. Bread and Circuses 15 hrs ago #33

Not leading? Not following? Choose option C. Maru Kitteh 15 hrs ago #34

Lets get real zen about our position on murder. mr715 15 hrs ago #43

Our masked racist militia needs better training LuvLoogie 15 hrs ago #36

I know that we are all experts & understand politics & Congress more than him, but what if... themaguffin 15 hrs ago #40

Whatever that larger strategy is, it's painfully clear it's not working. Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #89

So how does this "whip" work? MorbidButterflyTat 14 hrs ago #62

For some folks, performative outage is the entire show. tritsofme 13 hrs ago #79

Here you go: Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #93

When impeachment rolls around... mr715 13 hrs ago #99

Gotta be some stupid bug Timewas 14 hrs ago #64

I consider this a litmus test KT2000 14 hrs ago #65

It has been (at least) one public murder. mr715 14 hrs ago #68

Are there issues for which he will whip votes? hatrack 14 hrs ago #66

On bills denouncing the horrors of socialism... nt mr715 14 hrs ago #69

Seriously. If this isn't important enough to him, I truly wonder what is. Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #94

Precisely. If you won't oppose this, why have an "Opposition"? hatrack 13 hrs ago #97

WEAK Renew Deal 14 hrs ago #70

This is why the country's political system is a failure fujiyamasan 14 hrs ago #72

What??? Why???!! AllyCat 13 hrs ago #77

HERE is a house leader. usonian 13 hrs ago #78

I wonder if Nancy is going along with this, or if behind the scenes, Ars Longa 13 hrs ago #86

Watch how she votes. But we know how she'll vote. mr715 13 hrs ago #92

I hope H.Jeffries is listening to Nancy behind the scenes.. Ars Longa 13 hrs ago #104

When did it get to the point that it's acceptable BlueKota 13 hrs ago #80

Great post. Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #96

Thank you! BlueKota 11 hrs ago #124

Maybe European leaders learned from Neville Chamnerlain. usonian 12 hrs ago #113

It's sad how many people in this country BlueKota 11 hrs ago #125

It only "proves" to them their "rightness" of their cause, and the gullibility of others. usonian 10 hrs ago #135

Well said, and I agree Bayard 11 hrs ago #127

There it is.. Cirsium 13 hrs ago #82

Is he daring any Democrats to vote for the DHS bill? patphil 13 hrs ago #85

"They're terrified of being labeled anti-law enforcement," rather than doing the right thing Mr. Sparkle 13 hrs ago #88

We will be a perpetual minority mr715 13 hrs ago #95

Well stated!!!!! Scubamatt 11 hrs ago #123

This is not law enforcement. BarbD 13 hrs ago #103

Come on down to Crazy Atacama's! Sympthsical 13 hrs ago #100

"Defeat from the jaws of victory" nt mr715 13 hrs ago #102

We need a House leader who walks the walk. La Coliniere 13 hrs ago #101

He is afraid to whip votes against the DHS funding bill because it would look like dems are anti-ICE. mysteryowl 13 hrs ago #105

Any Democrat who isn't anti-ICE mr715 13 hrs ago #108

I hope he is primaried SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #107

Primaries are good and healthy mr715 13 hrs ago #110

Defunding isn't just for ICE, it's for DHS as a whole Warpy 12 hrs ago #119

From another source: littlemissmartypants 12 hrs ago #120

Pathetic . . . Scubamatt 11 hrs ago #122

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Oh heck, the headline doesn't get me worked up in a frothy hate at Democrats -- not sure why I should despise Jeffries. betsuni 10 hrs ago #132

Trump has unleashed a Gestapo that is killing us iemanja 10 hrs ago #134

Don't worry just let the rich leadership fix it JBTaurus83 9 hrs ago #150

Sorry, I'm Through with Him and All the Rest of the D Leadership The Roux Comes First 9 hrs ago #151

Hakeem goes the Schumer playbook Sewa 4 hrs ago #162

It's the job of elected officials.... returnee 42 min ago #163

Of course he won't. nt Autumn 11 min ago #164