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DownriverDem

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38. Some left leaners
Mon Jan 22, 2018, 04:18 PM
Jan 2018

think it's about purity. They think the Dems have more power than they do. They don't realize that the whole country is watching and we will need the independent votes in November. You would think November 2016 would have taught them a purity lesson.

I support Leader Schumer [View all] Stinky The Clown Jan 2018 OP
Same here shenmue Jan 2018 #1
........ LovingA2andMI Jan 2018 #2
D you have any notion of how stupid that post looks? Stinky The Clown Jan 2018 #3
Cute....Yes.... LovingA2andMI Jan 2018 #11
Just post a fucking kitty pic if you want cute... Wounded Bear Jan 2018 #18
Naa... LovingA2andMI Jan 2018 #29
Not stupid, just incomplete. nt kstewart33 Jan 2018 #48
No kidding Cha Jan 2018 #61
A very profound sentiment for you. LanternWaste Jan 2018 #59
I agree. We have to trust and have faith that they know what the hell they are doing and that Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #4
Agreed. This new CR is only for 3 wks. If there is no good deal on DACA another... brush Jan 2018 #36
if McConnell welches..the DEMS will NEVER cooporate again samnsara Jan 2018 #80
Yes. brush Jan 2018 #84
Yeah because choie Jan 2018 #77
Me too! Phoenix61 Jan 2018 #5
And Pelosi? zipplewrath Jan 2018 #6
Pelosi's and Hoyer's and other House Diem leadership's "criticism" was strategic Stinky The Clown Jan 2018 #16
I do wonder about that zipplewrath Jan 2018 #34
Or just correct. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #68
I believe that to be a correct assessment Zambero Jan 2018 #7
I agree. The smart thing was separating CHIP from DACA The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2018 #8
+1000 Pachamama Jan 2018 #28
The best he could do is get what the Rethug aholes offered before the shutdown? InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #70
Me too. Schumer has some very vulnerable Democrats to consider, and there are very real lives... Tarheel_Dem Jan 2018 #9
About that nuclear option atreides1 Jan 2018 #10
I just wouldn't.............. MyOwnPeace Jan 2018 #21
I wouldn't trust him either. bdamomma Jan 2018 #32
I don't... Pringles can go pretty far if they catch the wind just right. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #56
There might not be anything to stop McConnell from doing that.... Pachamama Jan 2018 #31
The 3 week extension included a 6 year extension of CHIP, so McConnell won't be able pnwmom Jan 2018 #35
Anything that doesnt include a DACA fix makes the John Fante Jan 2018 #65
So do I mcar Jan 2018 #12
If the House doesn't pass what the Senate agrees upon, then the Republicans own what happens next eleny Jan 2018 #13
Me too! And as I watch Huckabee Sanders today I see that she is being skylucy Jan 2018 #14
He may just be duforsure Jan 2018 #15
I'm certainly not giving up on him... Wounded Bear Jan 2018 #17
Smoke and mirrors. This is trying to claim a win on a wish and a promise. McConnell shud go nuclear. Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #19
Do you think staying intractable would have led to a Diem win on DACA? Stinky The Clown Jan 2018 #20
The Dems have no power whatsoever. None. Zip. Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #22
...... LovingA2andMI Jan 2018 #33
I'm with you... some win! We had the public on OUR side blaming the Rethugs... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #74
We don't have the votes louis c Jan 2018 #24
So right you are DownriverDem Jan 2018 #40
I'm happy CHIP was taken off the table peggysue2 Jan 2018 #23
Your post is the only one I feel compelled to reply to BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #49
It was already off the table without the shutdown... so, what did we get in return? Maybe a vote? InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #58
The House still has to vote again. BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #60
Oh okay... I'm sure that'll go well. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #62
We threw the dice with the DACA inclusion peggysue2 Jan 2018 #79
Perfectly stated. John Fante Jan 2018 #66
And no Mar-A-Lago anniversary golden shower bigbrother05 Jan 2018 #25
Trump will be known for the government shutdown that occurred on his first anniversary LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2018 #53
I agree Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2018 #26
Well, the Dems are just backing up what tRUMP and the fascists have been saying elmac Jan 2018 #27
Yep.... LovingA2andMI Jan 2018 #30
Disagree DownriverDem Jan 2018 #39
Been tuned for awhile now... when is the show gonna finally start?! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #90
Yes! And it's the same old song and dance! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #69
Me too, Stinky. gademocrat7 Jan 2018 #37
Some left leaners DownriverDem Jan 2018 #38
They always do that.. never learn Cha Jan 2018 #63
I would agree if I believed Bettie Jan 2018 #41
When McConnell reneges on the deal and goes nuclear, Schumer needs to step down. briv1016 Jan 2018 #42
Not step down, but put 1 of the prospective 2020 candidates who voted correctly to head up strategy. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #57
I support the 14 Dems and 1 Independent who didnt fall for Mitch. Nanjeanne Jan 2018 #43
Both California senators who understand what DACA is about, voted correctly. Sophia4 Jan 2018 #46
I called the two from my state(CA) BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #50
I have no problem supporting my Democratic senators in November. Sophia4 Jan 2018 #85
YESSS!!!! They're the true heroes in all this... should put 1 of them in charge of Senate strategy. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #75
But McConnell's a liar and not to be trusted. alarimer Jan 2018 #44
I have no doubt that's coming... it's WAY past time to take a fucking stand!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #76
I don't support Schumer. Democrats look weak. Sophia4 Jan 2018 #45
Have no idea what Schumer's strategy is... don't see what he got in return for the vote today. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #67
I sure would like to hear from Senator Franken. Mr Franken? LakeArenal Jan 2018 #47
You know damn well Franken would have voted with all the prospective 2020 candidates against... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #64
Guess well never know..... LakeArenal Jan 2018 #72
Yes. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #73
Sure wish we could have looked into your crystal ball Heartstrings Jan 2018 #82
I don't have a crystal ball but I do have BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #88
So true. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #89
You damn skippy me too! Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #51
I also support Senate Minority Leader Schumer Gothmog Jan 2018 #52
I support Schumer underthematrix Jan 2018 #54
Thank you for bringing things into reality still_one Jan 2018 #55
As I do. sprinkleeninow Jan 2018 #71
theres nothing wrong with supporting and trusting our leaders.... samnsara Jan 2018 #78
So do ! Kristofer Bry Jan 2018 #81
How is it Shumer's fault anyway when other Democrats caved and voted for the doc03 Jan 2018 #83
Schumers title is Minority Leader. LakeArenal Jan 2018 #86
Bernie and the other potential 2020 primary candidates sure didn't cave... InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #91
You are correct. I support Schumer also. Excellent post. Demsrule86 Jan 2018 #87
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