The Maryland Democrat said he is “answering the call of the American people” as grassroots progressives and some newly elected senators call for change in leadership.

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    2 days ago

    AES’s messaging on this has been solid. Listen to his interview on PSA’s panel, or on NPR.

    Yes, play the political game of saying, “Trump is a malignant narcissistic piece of shit fascist traitor adjudicated rapist who tried to literally overthrow Democracy… But if he wants to work together to pass Medicare For All, then I’m all for it. Democrats were given a mandate because Republicans have destroyed and outright sabotaged the country in 2 years time and undermined every campaign promise they made. We were given a mandate, now let us fucking lead.”