He just doesn't want to go out being absolutely destroyed in the primary.I understand not liking Schumer generally, but I've seen no real indication that Democrats ending the shutdown is his fault, or anyone's really, other than the 8 or so centrist Dems who decided to vote with Republicans. The leaders of each half of Congress are supposed to lead their people, but they don't actually have the power to compel them to vote one way or another on anything.
Goes without saying but he needs to resign like right now.
I understand not liking Schumer generally, but I've seen no real indication that Democrats ending the shutdown is his fault, or anyone's really, other than the 8 or so centrist Dems who decided to vote with Republicans. The leaders of each half of Congress are supposed to lead their people, but they don't actually have the power to compel them to vote one way or another on anything.
He should retire now. It would easily be the best thing hes ever done in his political career if he did so.
I understand not liking Schumer generally, but I've seen no real indication that Democrats ending the shutdown is his fault, or anyone's really, other than the 8 or so centrist Dems who decided to vote with Republicans. The leaders of each half of Congress are supposed to lead their people, but they don't actually have the power to compel them to vote one way or another on anything.his own fucking whip was apart of this, and it was way more than those 8 democrats ready to cave, they just got together to figure out how to do this hoping they could count on American goldfish brains not remembering by the time these traitors were up for re-election, Republicans have pulled the same stunts before as well in choosing who to put themselves out there in public as screwing over people knowing they'll not only be safe for doing it but also get a nice personal favor or money for doing it and giving those private interest groups what they want.
Yes, just a completely wild coincidence that the Dems that voted to end the shut down just happen to be the ones most insulated from primary challengers. Not only that but if you don't want to believe that Schumer is responsible? You still have to grapple with the overwhelming incompetence of him not even being able to keep his whip in line.And it's strange that their votes don't reflect their positions before then. For example, Tim Kaine had already specifically criticized Thune's offer to hold a vote in the Senate as empty because it wasn't guarantee to pass and because there wasn't even a guarantee for a vote in the House.
And it's strange that their votes don't reflect their positions before then. For example, Tim Kaine had already specifically criticized Thune's offer to hold a vote in the Senate as empty because it wasn't guarantee to pass and because there wasn't even a guarantee for a vote in the House.
https://youtu.be/AvAiRlK6Sk0?t=81
Yet, after voting for the deal, he forgot about this and pretended holding a vote was meaningful.
https://twitter.com/RiegerReport/status/1988611288230957070
I understand not liking Schumer generally, but I've seen no real indication that Democrats ending the shutdown is his fault, or anyone's really, other than the 8 or so centrist Dems who decided to vote with Republicans. The leaders of each half of Congress are supposed to lead their people, but they don't actually have the power to compel them to vote one way or another on anything.
Daily show had a collection of clips of them saying they wouldn't cave and even saying it would cause people to die from lack of insurance only for them to then cave and conveniently forget about all that.I think Kaines case is extreme. He caved for an offer that he had directly called empty and he even outlined the specific reasons why it was worthless.
Yes, just a completely wild coincidence that the Dems that voted to end the shut down just happen to be the ones most insulated from primary challengers. Not only that but if you don't want to believe that Schumer is responsible? You still have to grapple with the overwhelming incompetence of him not even being able to keep his whip in line.This. Its extremely telling that there were exactly the 8 senators needed that would be completely insulated from consequences either indefinitely or for 5-6 years u til people have likely forgotten what they did.
No matter how you look at it Schumer needs to go. He's weak and ineffective and is completely incapable of meeting the challenge that is the modern Republican party, he's been a gross disappointment going back even to Trump's first term.
I don't get why they want to work to such an old ageHow much work is it? Its not like theyre there 9 to 5. They make close to $200K to just show up when theres a session and sit through some meetings every now and then. Staffers probably draft all the bills and such.
Did he realize he might actually get primaried this time with how pissed off people are at him?
How much work is it? Its not like theyre there 9 to 5. They make close to $200K to just show up when theres a session and sit through some meetings every now and then. Staffers probably draft all the bills and such.
That primary is gonna be a bloodbath considering how many people are gonna go for that seatCan someone in New York run for both the House and Senate at the same time? That could prevent anyone in the House, other than AOC, from even wanting to try. Unless they'd want to try to backdoor into the House general election as an independent after losing the Senate primary.