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41. Schumer was first elected

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 07:21 PM

20 hrs ago

— NY State Assembly 1974
—US House1980
— US Senate 1988

Think about how the world has changed since 1974, 1980, and 1988.

Basic human decency has not really changed but this is a different world that Schumer does not understand. Warren is far more in touch with voters.

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Schumer, Warren locked in battle over future of Democratic Party [View all] DrFunkenstein Yesterday OP

I would support Warren for majority leader Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #1

Same here! bluestarone Yesterday #2

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #15

I always feel he, Schumer, that he always short changes us out.... FarPoint Yesterday #21

I voted for Warren when she ran for president. Dr. T 18 hrs ago #45

Same here NoSheep 15 hrs ago #51

This is a battle Schumer will lose. Autumn Yesterday #3

Got that right orangecrush Yesterday #16

I think it is more coherent than anger. LuvLoogie 19 hrs ago #43

Schumer has to go Miguelito Loveless Yesterday #4

Boom Yes!!! wolfie001 Yesterday #8

WTAF? Is this for real?? spudspud 19 hrs ago #44

The John Oliver story? Miguelito Loveless 17 hrs ago #48

Hopefully, others will step up... Mark.b2 Yesterday #5

Hell no to Booker, Masto, and Rosen. chernabogg 7 hrs ago #58

I'd pick Elizabeth Warren for any office she wants to run in. She's my favorite by far. BComplex Yesterday #6

yep! rurallib Yesterday #9

100% agree. n/t Earth Bound Misfit Yesterday #13

When you're right, you're right! displacedvermoter Yesterday #27

Yes indeed! calimary 14 hrs ago #55

My money is on Warren. aeromanKC Yesterday #7

May the best woman win! ananda Yesterday #10

As Keb Mo sings, "Put a woman in charge." Magoo48 6 hrs ago #59

There will be no third and fourth chances at democracy. Alice B. Yesterday #11

Schumer should probably stop making endorsements at this point Quiet Em Yesterday #12

This would be another positive about Warren Quanto Magnus 20 hrs ago #39

IMHO the article title is over-stated, over-simplified, and another example of MSM just wanting a horserace wiggs Yesterday #14

The old ways is fading into obscurity angrychair Yesterday #17

I do agree that it's time for the Democratic Party to have fresh leadership in the Senate. patphil Yesterday #18

We need someone new, a new person with fresh new ideas. I prefer a woman but will take a man. efhmc Yesterday #23

An old man named Bernie has toured the country with 36 year old AOC. SalamanderSleeps 15 hrs ago #52

unfortunately many in the party are advocating an ageist agenda. rogue emissary Yesterday #19

It's not the age. It's where they stand on issues and wnylib Yesterday #30

Welp Stacey Grove 2 hrs ago #63

I would like to know a lot more about how Schumer is funded. Trust_Reality Yesterday #20

Yes. liberalla Yesterday #25

Too bad Chucky is not this animated supporting US. mackdaddy 16 hrs ago #49

Thanks for your service Chuck, but it's time to step aside Auggie Yesterday #22

Schumer is milk toast w/o Harry Reed... Historic NY Yesterday #24

Damn I hate these stories that make it sound like the Democratic Party is falling apart at the seams...... groundloop Yesterday #26

Bear in mind that the only ones who are saying that... OldBaldy1701E 7 hrs ago #57

Reads like a Republican hit piece to make people think less of Democrats dave99 Yesterday #28

Bravo Senator Warren DemocracyForever Yesterday #29

Oh noes, a "contest for influence" maxsolomon Yesterday #31

Regardless, It Is Noteworthy That a Beltway Paper is Seeing a Shift in the Party DrFunkenstein 22 hrs ago #32

The Hill is a pro GOP mouthpiece promoting bs narratives about Democrats. Meanwhile Trump shits the bed emulatorloo 21 hrs ago #36

I See Plenty I Disagree With From The Hill, It Literally Celebrates Lobbyists DrFunkenstein 4 hrs ago #60

We've already seen what Schumer & Co. can do Mysterian 21 hrs ago #33

"Clear ideas" indeed. It is not about philosophy. It is about clarity Bluetus 21 hrs ago #34

Damn right Mysterian 20 hrs ago #37

'Democrats in Disarray(tm)'. Meanwhile Republicans are gonna get slaughtered in the midterms emulatorloo 21 hrs ago #35

Senator Professor Warren for leader. bagimin 20 hrs ago #38

Warren has fire and purpose and IDEAS.... democratsruletheday 20 hrs ago #40

Schumer was first elected AverageOldGuy 20 hrs ago #41

He was first elected to the US Senate in 1998, not 1988 Polybius 20 hrs ago #42

GO LIZ!!!!!!!!!!! 50 Shades Of Blue 18 hrs ago #46

I'd rather lose for a good idea than lose for a milquetoast idea -- again. Festivito 18 hrs ago #47

Team Elizabeth here. mahina 15 hrs ago #50

Good. I want CHANGE. n/t PatrickforB 14 hrs ago #53

Come on Liz !!!!!!! Time for her to assume leadership I believe. Chuck needs to learn to share !!!! Trueblue1968 14 hrs ago #54

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lol - slow news day? TBF 4 hrs ago #61

WTG Senator Warren! Bringing in that Massachsetts fighting spirit! Fla Dem 3 hrs ago #62