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Schumer privately asked Trump to nominate Merrick Garland to Supreme Court: report [View all] brooklynite Jul 2018 OP

Are you f****ing kidding me? Girard442 Jul 2018 #1

Seems like a clever way to troll Trump and remind people of the Republicans' hypocrisy. yardwork Jul 2018 #69

Are you? Surely you wouldn't rather have an archconservative Hortensis Jul 2018 #81

Well, I'd rather pay $50,000 for a $750,000 home too - but I got a feeling if I made that offer, Midwestern Democrat Jul 2018 #88

So you think this is worth bashing Schumer for? (nt) ehrnst Jul 2018 #89

Well there was a 0.0001% chance he would have done that before unblock Jul 2018 #2

Well, that's utterly embarrassing BeyondGeography Jul 2018 #3

And Trump did this Hawaii Hiker Jul 2018 #4

Post removed Post removed Jul 2018 #5

Tell me this isn't true. Please. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2018 #6

"It's time to go, Chuck." LenaBaby61 Jul 2018 #26

His time is way over due. jrthin Jul 2018 #35

Thank you for calling his office ..... LenaBaby61 Jul 2018 #63

I don't think he did anything terrible. zanana1 Jul 2018 #95

What makes Schumer think that DT will consider Garland? LiberalFighter Jul 2018 #7

If DT were smart and wanted to gain a TON of goodwill from those against him... forgotmylogin Jul 2018 #24

Not too late to start, LiFer Hortensis Jul 2018 #83

Not the Onion, I guess. elleng Jul 2018 #8

"...damaging to Trump's legacy"?!?! PatSeg Jul 2018 #9

I agree. Not sure I understand the disdain here. MGKrebs Jul 2018 #12

Yes, very savvy PatSeg Jul 2018 #17

,,, lapucelle Jul 2018 #45

i don't see any harm in asking either onetexan Jul 2018 #59

I Don't Either RobinA Jul 2018 #71

There are some really mondo bizarro posts here, almost like some people... Hekate Jul 2018 #75

"a relatively reasonable president" -so that rules out basically all the Republicans now in office. NYC Liberal Jul 2018 #41

That's for sure PatSeg Jul 2018 #53

First the leaders were corrupted, then being Hortensis Jul 2018 #84

How pathetic... Chicago1980 Jul 2018 #10

So, are you suggesting new blood that doesn't want to deal via diplomacy? erronis Jul 2018 #28

Post removed Post removed Jul 2018 #33

Try to look beyond one simplistic dimension. it's difficult and takes disciplined, but it's worth it LanternWaste Jul 2018 #44

"New blood" seems to mean mindless hostility for too many. Hortensis Jul 2018 #85

"New blood" would not do the basic crossing of Ts and dotting of Is? ehrnst Jul 2018 #67

Schumer is actually right. roamer65 Jul 2018 #11

Bingo! secondwind Jul 2018 #23

Yep. If DT were shrewd, nominating Garland would be a massive chess move by him. forgotmylogin Jul 2018 #25

When you're owned by and have only ONE master in putin ... LenaBaby61 Jul 2018 #30

Let's not assume he's blackmailed ONLY Hortensis Jul 2018 #86

I trust our experts .... LenaBaby61 Jul 2018 #93

Actually, I so agree. I was referring to trashing Hortensis Jul 2018 #94

I agree. LisaM Jul 2018 #31

+agree Schumer's just making the rhetorical point for the record Snellius Jul 2018 #34

Our media is unfortunately why this won't happen. Sanders4life Jul 2018 #37

So a Dem President would nominate a moderate Republican? forthemiddle Jul 2018 #43

Agree. It's better than screaming and stomping our feet, which is Hoyt Jul 2018 #46

While the advice is good, giving it to Trumper isn't wise. Trumper is a EricJohnson Jul 2018 #48

A sane president would do that? Yupster Jul 2018 #61

Yep - and he would be criticized as "meek" or "ineffectual" for not putting it forth ehrnst Jul 2018 #66

exactly. I'm truly mystified by some other replies in this thread. JHan Jul 2018 #73

Guessing more useful as Rorhsach-type clues than otherwise. Hortensis Jul 2018 #87

A trade to call off the dogs on the Russia investigation? exboyfil Jul 2018 #13

Interesting, but if there is one thing we know about the Trumpster, MGKrebs Jul 2018 #21

That was my first thought Yupster Jul 2018 #68

That would be a healing gesture bucolic_frolic Jul 2018 #14

Attempting to negotiate like NY acquaintances or pals. How's that working for us? Tatiana Jul 2018 #15

Why are people upset about this? Orangepeel Jul 2018 #16

I am not upset. I am glad Schumer asked Trump. riversedge Jul 2018 #18

Me, too. It creates a space for developing good will and good governance. Which the country needs. ancianita Jul 2018 #38

It doesn't hurt to ask for what we want IronLionZion Jul 2018 #36

Because there are some here for whom Chuck Schumer can do nothing right. GoCubsGo Jul 2018 #90

Good idea. It shows once again that the Dems are reasonable and Trump is not. pnwmom Jul 2018 #19

If you're looking for a reason for the Rs to consider impeaching tRump stopbush Jul 2018 #20

I think Schumer did the right thing. n/t murielm99 Jul 2018 #22

I wonder who laughed first. n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2018 #27

I hope Schumer used a Russian accent andym Jul 2018 #29

By doing this, Schumer made certain his t's are crossed and his i's dotted... LanternWaste Jul 2018 #32

Exactly. A wise move on his part. ancianita Jul 2018 #39

What is wrong with Chuck Schumer? BlueJac Jul 2018 #40

What's wrong with him? Nothing except that he's not he who shall not be mentioned. George II Jul 2018 #57

LOL SunSeeker Jul 2018 #62

Why don't you tell us? (nt) ehrnst Jul 2018 #64

I hope nobody here actually believes Schumer thought Trump would do it. NYC Liberal Jul 2018 #42

Good move on Schumer's part mcar Jul 2018 #47

Of course that's the only thing that makes sense Rhiannon12866 Jul 2018 #49

It's worth a shot, but Trump's ego is simply too massive to ever let a sane thought penetrate Tarc Jul 2018 #50

He was an Obama pick for god's sake. Does Schumer really think Trump would go for that? OMG. YOHABLO Jul 2018 #51

If I Were Schumer RobinA Jul 2018 #72

He did something. Turbineguy Jul 2018 #52

Beyond words in2herbs Jul 2018 #54

Gee, I guess he should have done the same strategy that some self-identifed progressives did in 2016 still_one Jul 2018 #55

Good for him. It was a long shot but certainly worth a shot in the first place. George II Jul 2018 #56

Even if he did it the Senate would just refuse to consent Shrek Jul 2018 #58

WOW, Trump listening to a minority leader Raine Jul 2018 #60

Of course if he didn't ask directly or demand it, he'd be skewered by those here who ehrnst Jul 2018 #65

He would never nominate him nt Napolion Jul 2018 #70

Smart move. At one time the GOP said he was acceptable, & he IS a sober type, not an ideologue... Hekate Jul 2018 #74

Even the Hill Newspaper.... FarPoint Jul 2018 #76

Reaching across the aisle saidsimplesimon Jul 2018 #77

and Al Gore for EPA administrator jg10003 Jul 2018 #78

We never learn jgmiller Jul 2018 #79

Well, Schumer talked to him and then leaked it to the press, MGKrebs Jul 2018 #82

This could be a photo of Schumer asking Trump to nominate a moderate ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2018 #80

He's just messing with him Red Mountain Jul 2018 #91

PLEASE! Chuck was trying to save Roe v. Wade, among other vital causes we Dems care about CTyankee Jul 2018 #92