Privately, many Senate Democrats conceded that their leader was doing his job by protecting his members from a tough vote and making a politically painful decision. But the backlash from his party was intense.

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    He doesn’t need to take bullets, he just need to take the exit, and get out.

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    Shumer: The greatest gift to Trump/Musk/MAGA destroying America would be a government shutdown.

    Trump: Thank you for voting against shutdown.

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    Interesting phrasing to use as a large figure publicly fucking over the entire country…

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      Yeah it’s the kind of talk that would get you banned over at Reddit

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      yes, people living in states with Dem senators should pester their reps to push for more progressive leadership.

      there are still a few people in both houses with integrity and drive to actually fight but they have been pushed aside by mainstream (out of touch) rich assholes like Schumer and Pelosi for too damn long.

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      Just need 2/3 majority vote within the party members. Just need one to raise it for a vote.

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      Yes but it won’t change the scope of his influence as minority leader. He can still vote the way he does, ask others to join him.

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    At the rate things are progressing, that might be more literal than he intended it to be. Stay safe, Senator.