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5. Lots of good options in the senate

Reply to orleans (Original post)

Mon Feb 16, 2026, 09:10 AM

Feb 16

There is currently a loss of confidence with house leadership. AOC could be good because people trust her, she is a good communicator, and she has a following. But there are also other good options. Raskin would not be a good choice. He’s not the best with the media.

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who would you choose for speaker of the house & majority leader in senate? (dems only) [View all] orleans Feb 16 OP

Jeffries for speaker RandySF Feb 16 #1

Murphy would be good, or VanHolland, Hirono, Duckworth Bluetus Feb 16 #3

1+ what Bluetus said above (post#3)... and Ars Longa Feb 16 #6

Eric Swalwell for Speaker, but I think he is running for Governor. 3catwoman3 Feb 16 #2

My Picks DET Feb 16 #4

Lots of good options in the senate Renew Deal Feb 16 #5

AOC / Tammy Duckworth Kid Berwyn Feb 16 #7