Senate Democrats reelect Charles E. Schumer as their leader

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Source: Washington Post

By Washington Post Staff
November 14 at 10:16 AM

Although Democrats fell short in claiming the Senate majority in the midterm elections, Schumer (N.Y.) held losses to a minimum despite a brutal political map. Ten Democratic incumbents sought reelection in states Donald Trump won in 2016. Six won, while one race — Florida — remains unresolved.

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Full title: Senate Democrats reelect Charles E. Schumer as their leader, according to an individual familiar with the proceedings

Probably not unexpected but...

[LiberalFighter]

1. You would think they would wait until all elections were decided.

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2. The Senate will still be under GOP control

The question now is just by how many votes.

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3. Apparently the GOP has done theirs today as well

10:15 a.m.: Senate Republicans reelect McConnell as their leader

Meeting behind closed doors Wednesday, Senate Republicans decided to keep Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as majority leader, according to an individual familiar with the proceedings. McConnell was elected by acclamation, according to the person, who was not authorized to release the result and requested anonymity.

McConnell led the GOP to victory in the midterm Senate elections, albeit by a narrow margin. Republicans have a 51-47 advantage in the chamber, with races in Florida and Mississippi unresolved.

10:05 a.m.: Senate Democrats reelect Schumer as minority leader

Senate Democrats on Wednesday decided to stick with Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) as minority leader, according to a person familiar with the proceedings. Schumer was elected by acclamation during a closed-door meeting of Democrats, according to the person, who was not authorized to release the result and requested anonymity.

Although Democrats fell short in claiming the Senate majority in the midterm elections, Schumer held losses to a minimum despite a brutal political map. Ten Democratic incumbents sought reelection in states President Trump won in 2016. Six won, while one race, Florid,(sic) remains unresolved.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/congressional-leadership-elections-pelosi-seeks-to-shore-up-votes-for-speaker/2018/11/14/e9443c14-e813-11e8-b8dc-66cca409c180_story.html?utm_term=.5d45832e7500

I think these are just the initial votes and once they are all sworn in for the formal start of the new session, they vote again. Except for Nelson's election & the runoff in MS with Espy, the rest of the Senate is pretty much done. The House elections will be later.

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4. And we lost a seat or two in the Senate, not to mention all the extreme...

right wing judges Schumer acquiesced to, but Pelosi who fund raised fantastically and helped engineer our winning blue wave is in danger of getting pushed out of her leadership position.

What the hell is that? Misogyny? Because the repugs don't like her? WTF?

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5. Our longest-serving Senators are

Feinstein (since '92) and Murray (since '93), both of whom precede Schumer in seniority by several years. A benefit of being there longer is learning the obscure rules and maneuvers and how to work the Parliamentarian on what is possible. It also involves being somewhat of a (slimey) politician or you get run all over.

Patty was the "Assistant Minority Leader" so wonder if the next go-around, she may make a move...