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In reply to the discussion: I support Leader Schumer [View all]InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)89. So true.
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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
Pelosi's and Hoyer's and other House Diem leadership's "criticism" was strategic
Stinky The Clown
Jan 2018
#16
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
The 3 week extension included a 6 year extension of CHIP, so McConnell won't be able
pnwmom
Jan 2018
#35
If the House doesn't pass what the Senate agrees upon, then the Republicans own what happens next
eleny
Jan 2018
#13
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
I'm with you... some win! We had the public on OUR side blaming the Rethugs...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2018
#74
It was already off the table without the shutdown... so, what did we get in return? Maybe a vote?
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2018
#58
Trump will be known for the government shutdown that occurred on his first anniversary
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Jan 2018
#53
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
YESSS!!!! They're the true heroes in all this... should put 1 of them in charge of Senate strategy.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2018
#75
I have no doubt that's coming... it's WAY past time to take a fucking stand!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2018
#76
Have no idea what Schumer's strategy is... don't see what he got in return for the vote today.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2018
#67
You know damn well Franken would have voted with all the prospective 2020 candidates against...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2018
#64
Bernie and the other potential 2020 primary candidates sure didn't cave...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2018
#91