Statement by Senator Mark Warner...

[brooklynite]

[JohnSJ]

1. In other words he backed down

[calguy]

10. Yes, but in an honorable way

[JohnSJ]

11. ok. Lol

[republianmushroom]

37. Yup, real loud.

[DFW]

13. It certainly sounds like a phone call was made.

The conversation that Warner had was probably with a president running with all batteries fully charged, and in full possession of all faculties, much to his surprise. Biden probably told him to listen to Chuck Schumer more and Fox Noise less. Warner has been in the Senate long enough to have known Joe Biden as VP for eight years. Maybe a little reminder was what he needed.

[paleotn]

28. Would have loved to be a fly on the wall for that call.

It may not have been pleasant for Warner.

[musicblind]

73. i honestly think joe biden would have been very diplomatic

in such a phone call. he is one of the most practical politicians out there. he understands how to win friends and influence people.

[KPN]

78. Guessing you're right about that. It fits Joe.

[rubbersole]

50. I wish he'd sent Jill with a plate of cookies.

[sheshe2]

59. In other words...

He got spanked.

[DFW]

69. SOMEthing was communicated for sure

I doubt that Warner saw a glowing vision of enlightenment on his wall as he woke up in the morning.

[sheshe2]

71. Perhaps all he saw was the writing on that wall.

A talking to followed shortly afterwards.

[choie]

72. It sounds like many phone calls were made

by his constituents.

[paleotn]

30. Yep. It appears he took my advice from a few days ago and shut the fuck up.

[FarPoint]

56. Yet....we must not forget....

It's just reasonable and prudent to not forget this...

[Bev54]

62. Yeah but they are still meeting tomorrow, wonder what he will say in that private meeting.

[SheilaAnn]

2. I think you may have lost your next election pal. nt

[brooklynite]

7. So you want to hand the Senate to the Republicans?

He's up this year and he's already nominated. Lose a Virginia seat and we lose the Senate.

[SheilaAnn]

9. And I think he's going to lose. Not a faithful or loyal Democrat. n/t

[brooklynite]

12. I don't think the average Virginia voter will remember or care come November.

But you'll agree that we should work to make sure he holds his Senate seat, right?

[DFW]

14. My brother is one of those "average Virginia voters"

He remembers, cares, and will unfailingly vote to re-elect Warner to the Senate. Indeed, because the two Virginia Senate seats must remain in Democratic hands.

[LisaL]

16. A pity Warner already won the primary.

NT

[DFW]

18. No one else was going to be running at this point anyway.

Senator since winning his seat in 2008, popular governor of Virginia before that. There was never going to be a serious primary challenge one way or the other. There is no "squad" focusing on the Virginia Senate seats we hold.

[Big Blue Marble]

43. Sure, let's defeat one of our best incumbent senators in an election year

when hanging on the senate is a dicey business at best.

Senator Warner is entitled to speak his mind. We are Democrats, not Magas' who must all swear
allegiance to our leader.

[musicblind]

74. This. n/t

[spooky3]

53. Kaine did. Nt

[malaise]

76. So Kaine is

Able 😀

[spooky3]

79. That's it!

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

49. We have enough Manchins already n/t

[sheshe2]

60. Yes, we should make sure he holds that seat.

Just like all of us should be working together to see that Biden holds his seat as well, right? Amirite, Brook?

[TwilightZone]

17. Warner voted with Biden's agenda 98.5% of the time.

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-congress-votes/mark-r-warner/

His prior statement was certainly misguided, but claiming that he's not a "faithful or loyal" Democrat is laughable.

Democrats and others on the left insisting that perfection is the sole standard is why we can't have nice things and is often a factor in why we lose elections. 2016, for example.

[LiberalFighter]

22. Each state and district is different.

He is not up for reelection until 2026.

[The Magistrate]

48. Look, For The Same Reason All Should Vote For Mr. Biden, All Virginians Should Vote For Warner

Vote for the candidate selected by Democratic voters in our primary.

No exceptions, not for any reason....

[sheshe2]

61. Our, Democracy and our very lives depend on just that.

Thank you, sir.

[SocialDemocrat61]

24. He was re-elected in 20

So he won’t be up for re-election until 26.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_United_States_Senate_election_in_Virginia

[DarthDem]

41. He is not "up this year"

Could you check basic facts before posting? He won a six-year term in 2020. He will next face the voters in 2026.

[W_HAMILTON]

47. He's not up for election this year...

Not sure how you, in particular, could make that mistake...

[edisdead]

80. So much this!

[spooky3]

51. I think you may be confusing him with Tim Kaine. Nt

[malaise]

75. Yah think?

😂😀😂

[Bongo Prophet]

67. Warner is not up for election this year, but we do indeed need to support every Dem that is running

As to your error, no worries, it was just a senior moment. Everyone has them from time to time.

[edisdead]

81. On your next big wig meeting maybe they could

On your next big wig meeting maybe they could fill you in on who is up for election.

Seems like an important fact.

[Mr.WeRP]

39. I think Dems are allowed to have moments of doubt

As long as once the bs is exposed, we all reunite.

[unblock]

3. hey warner, the best path forward is for democrats like you to make a more supportive statement.

seeing as you're all about hearing a broader group of voices, i'm sure you value my opinion....

[onecaliberal]

63. His broader group of corporate funders.

[NBachers]

64. OK, that got a laugh

[Lunabell]

4. So...

Is he ridin' with Biden now? He'd better be!

[DFW]

15. It sounds like he got back in the saddle just in time to not fall off his horse.

I think a five minute call from the Oval Office might have set things straight.

[Lunabell]

44. Until the president says he is out,

he has my 110% support. He knows his own mind and what he is physically and mentally capable of. With VP Harris by his side he can beat the orange blobfather.

[FHRRK]

6. Sounds like some people are walking back statements from last week.

Those people should learn they are very poor at making snap judgements.

[flying_wahini]

8. He can go **** himself.

The voters chose JOE.

[nitpicked]

19. I think some have been seeking the biggest donors (or not to lose them)

IMO, long gone are the days that the $3 checkoff box on taxes had any impact on a Presidential race.

As donors have vacillated, so too may have those seeking election.

An economic professor told me many many years ago, most people vote their wallets.

[DontBelieveEastisEas]

54. It should say, most people during most elections, cause now is the time to vote your government form. nt

[Prairie Gates]

20. If you come at the king...

...you best not miss...

[Dave in VA]

21. Mark Warner's isn't up for re-election until 2026

Tim Kaine is up for re-election this year. Just for the record.

No, I am not pleased with Sen. Warner for this stupid mess and I let his office know that as soon as I heard this BS. We will have time to argue this with him for 2 more years, but this year we must GOTV for Sen. Kaine.

[Self Esteem]

23. Weak statement from a weak senator.

[rzemanfl]

55. 'Lo

[NBachers]

68. Yeah, there's a little "both sides of the mouth talking" here.

[ColinC]

25. If you don't think Biden was making his case on superhuman aggressive levels

You aren’t listening.

[marble falls]

26. Still have my eye on him. He does have Presidential ambitions. He can take his swat at the ball next primary season ...

... I am glad he's found an honorable way to back down.

[LisaL]

27. I think we need someone as president that we can trust to not stub us in the back.

[marble falls]

29. And right now that's Joe Biden. And then it'll be Kamala Harris.

[LisaL]

34. Sounds good to me.

NT

[paleotn]

36. Smart enough to stop pushing a bad position at least. But he should have known better.

House members tend to go off the rails occasionally. It's to be expected. The lower chamber is a "rats nest of hicks and hacks" much of the time. But a Senator? They're usually far more prudent. That's how they got to be Senators. And the whole point of the upper house.

[marble falls]

46. Should have known better, couldn't have been more obvious or oblivious.

[rubbersole]

52. Not Tuberville.

Auburn beat Bama. Once.

[ecstatic]

31. what does that mean??

lol.

[shrike3]

38. It's meant to say nothing. Politics speak.

[Blue Full Moon]

32. Good

This is what we need to win. United together and mad.

[cachukis]

33. Jesus. Get a grip.

There is tumult at hand. It's best it's talked out.
The opposition is in insane lockstep.
Confessionals are a good tool.
The more in conversation, the better. The truth will prevail and sense will win.
After you examine your conscience, you become wiser.
We are reliant, all of us, on our conscience.
If those without a conscience prevail, it is on us.
Share your conscience.
You are a citizen or not.

[madaboutharry]

35. Sounds like Chuck Schumer had a little conversation with him today.

I have little doubt the F word made an appearance.

[WheelWalker]

40. It's only a fool who never felt like one.

[lees1975]

42. To all Democratic Congressmen and Senators who jumped out in panic last week...

here is your example of what to do now.

How do we best prevent Trump's lawlessness from returning to the White House? That's the issue and the narrative, Democrats.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

45. .

[mcar]

57. Well, well, well

WTF did Warner think he was going to accomplish with his nonsense? Now he's trying to back down?

He's hurt his own reputation badly.

[GAJMac]

58. Shut up, Warner

I'll tell you how to "best prevent Trump's lawlessness from returning to the White House". Tell Warner and his Goddamned minions not to attack the Democratic nominee (presumptive) during the race. The race that is unarguably the most important race in the past 90 years.
SHUT YOUR DAMNED MOUTH, WARNER! How in the hell do you think the fascists have grown in power so quickly? No public dissent, that's how!
As my President said, if you have a problem with him, declare your candidacy, get the support of the voters, and challenge him at the convention. Otherwise, shut your pie hole!

[Kid Berwyn]

65. President Biden needs to make a case and prosecute traitors.

Trumputin, SCOTUS, GZP, NAZIs, Dixie, the rich…vs. Joe and We the People.

[niyad]

66. Looks like the stupid pill he took finally wore off.

[peggysue2]

70. Okay. He did the honorable thing.

When you're wrong, admit it. Then get out of the way.

[Bobstandard]

77. Hey Mark! I'm not going to forget.

Your earlier statements fail into the category of ‘ screwing the pooch”. Completely unhelpful. And now you want a ‘broader coalition of voices’? Even your recent statement falls short of what’s needed. And it’s certainly no apology. If you get primaried by a viable candidate I’m taking a hard look.