Senator Durbin @durbin.senate.gov, you let us down. Deeply dismayed to see that Senator Dick Durbin voted YES. - ThreadSky

indivisiblechicago.bsky.social • 20 hours ago

Senator Durbin @durbin.senate.gov, you let us down.

Deeply dismayed to see that Senator Dick Durbin voted YES.

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irie74.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Step down @durbin.senate.gov - you are a disgrace!

rbdrums.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Durbin is/was my Senator. I will do everything in my power to make sure he is never elected to another term. Disgusting, what a shame!

skchicago.bsky.social•20 hours ago

He must resign today. He does not represent his constituents’ needs. And everyone on his staff that remains is complicit

steveaggy.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Did Duckworth come through?

faeriefille.bsky.social•20 hours ago

She did. She’s solid.

elementaleucology.com•20 hours ago

In fairness they almost ALWAYS split votes like this on bills that favor elites/business that would be seen as publicly "controversial."

Duckworth is typically a yes on anything related to MIC expansion/war, Durbin on bills related to finance/tech. Highly coordinated theater for the most part.

faeriefille.bsky.social•20 hours ago

It also seems that the “game” has changed and folks like Durbin are still playing by the old rules. I do get there is nuance. And I also know there was no good decision here.

faeriefille.bsky.social•20 hours ago

They treat politics like a game or something. It’s kind of gross

elementaleucology.com•20 hours ago

Very much so! I have to remind myself that the Senate is the most unrepresentative body in the country (possibly more so than the judiciaries) because otherwise it'd be easy to mistake what happens there as "what the public wants"

indivisiblechicago.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Yes, Senator Duckworth voted NO!

twinmom99.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Traitor to America

lagard.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Time to push him out.

mattfreund.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Again.

He was shitty on judges when he was chair, too.

liberalgigi.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Isn’t he from Illinois??? Didn’t JB Pritzger himself send a message??? What a betrayal of Illinoians.

yoli87.bsky.social•19 hours ago

@durbin.senate.gov you told us to activate. Engage. Use our voices. We did. You Caved. You failed us.

meemosusan.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Un fucking believable. Who is up to primary him? What in the actual fyck is going on here?

gm0rk.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Call Durbin's office and ask how you'd be better off if a Luige-type figure didn't go after him.

It's a 100% guarantee you won't get any response suggesting otherwise.

msturnstiles.bsky.social•16 hours ago

I have lost all respect for Sen. Durbin. He sided with fascism. There is no excuse for that.

esuzu0.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Durbin is always a weasel. Remember how he cowered to pressure?!!!

arevir66.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Let's not be too tough on Durbin. After all, he led the Judiciary Committee that issued the SCOTUS' corruption report- 46 days post election! At least, he had Crow, Leo, Singer and Arkley testify- just kidding. He did get them to produce some documents- too late for a hearing but don't want to rush

joekalicki.bsky.social•20 hours ago

No more votes for Dick, even if he runs again and wins the primary.

fallenalexiel.bsky.social•20 hours ago

VOTE HIM OUT

madsciencepro.bsky.social•19 hours ago

10 of them declared war on their own constituents. Disgusting.

margueritemarie.bsky.social•16 hours ago

I used to respect Dick Durbin, but he clearly has one foot out the door, maybe looking for a boost to the retirement fund? Based on his history this doesn’t make sense.

margueritemarie.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Illinois voter here, I’ll be with you in spirit! Durbin doesn’t get it anymore, time to go.

theothers4.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Very upset as an Illinois resident

cb-2025.bsky.social•19 hours ago

I would like to hear from him. Maybe he is just not cut out to stand up to a sociopathic dictator. We tried to call his office but always got redirected to Duckworth. You have to take a stand somewhere. I don’t see why it will be better in September. Could very well be way worse.

kjstrong.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Unbelievable!!

tomscud.bsky.social•20 hours ago

time for him to retire

tomscud.bsky.social•20 hours ago

and i mean effective immediately, not in 2026

maise1967.bsky.social•19 hours ago

What a complete unprincipled coward. F him.

realitybites66.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Staying registered as a Democrat is like expecting uncovered guacamole to be good the next day!

https://bsky.app/profile/realitybites66.bsky.social/post/3lkdwds6t3k27

kmh57.bsky.social•18 hours ago

The Democratic Party Cannot be trusted. Boycott the party. Change your affiliation.

shamontiel.bsky.social•2 hours ago

I'm not ignoring 40 people who voted "no" and some who are relentlessly vocal. You can change your party. That's your business.

kmh57.bsky.social•1 hour ago

In my state, the “unaffiliateds” are the majority “nonparty.” Not suggesting one sacrifice their beliefs based on one vote, but there are added techniques to get the attention of those whose jobs are to represent us. Thanks.

shamontiel.bsky.social•1 hour ago

I don't disagree with you here. I do see boots to ground to convince the Independents more than those who are firmly red and blue. My skepticism is more people who NEVER agreed with Democrats Liberals on anything using the budget vote as an excuse to recruit us and still oppose our views.

andrewmh666.bsky.social•19 hours ago

How are we holding these cowards accountable?

atchijov.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Difficult times distinguish patriots from cowards. Time to look for real Democrat to primary this dick.

shamontiel.bsky.social•2 hours ago

I'm still dumbfounded Sen. Dick Durbin voted "yes" for the budget.

Republicans Again Reject Durbin’s Unanimous Consent Request To Pass Resolution In Support Of Medical Research At NIH https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/republicans-again-reject-durbins-unanimous-consent-request-to-pass-resolution-in-support-of-medical-research-at-nih-80572.cfm

How are you negotiating w/ people who won't do the same? @durbin.senate.gov

fairynonmother.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Deeply dismayed & wholly unsurprising. He & Lynch (D-MA in the house) feel like they’ve been elected & get to decide on our behalf - not based on what the people want. Gross

jessbheart.bsky.social•20 hours ago

We have to organize immediately to remove Durbin from office. He is clearly bought and paid for by either billionaires or Russians and either way we need real representation in IL.

miasmo.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Durbin will forever be known as an Elon Democrat. Shameful. Pathetic. Heinous.

travismonroe.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Chicagoans, let’s organize and protest! His office (public info on his website) is 230 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 3892.

maise1967.bsky.social•19 hours ago

I'm in

travismonroe.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Trying to find a good way to mobilize, would love someone from @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social to reach out to me so we can get boots on the ground ASAP!

scullystwin42.bsky.social•18 hours ago

I’m in the suburbs, but I’m ready to go! Tuesday?

travismonroe.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Hoping @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social reaches out to me soon so we can properly organize!

ramenfever.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Disgusting betrayal of humanity.

maxpita.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Thank God he is up for reelection next year when his betrayal is still fresh in our minds. Schumer and Durbin made an excellent case today why there must be term limits.

faber1123.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Time to mobilize and primary him!

whatthehell25.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Time for Durbin to retire. We need a senator who cares about the people he represents. He is a fraud and needs to go!!

raharfst.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Vichy.

suzylaineoc.bsky.social•19 hours ago

I'm so disappointed in the Democratic party. They are surrendering and obeying in advance.

thetellurian.bsky.social•20 hours ago

He better fucking retire or get a legit primary challenge.

gache.bsky.social•20 hours ago

he’s 100 years old. doubt he’ll run again.

denilaine.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Traitor

ressia.bsky.social•18 hours ago

We have to do more than be “deeply dismayed.”

twitterdenier.bsky.social•19 hours ago

He's Schumer's right hand man. He never was going to vote against it.

infynty.bsky.social•20 hours ago

He will never get my vote again.

gache.bsky.social•20 hours ago

you have disappointed me, @durbin.senate.gov. sucky decision on your part.

thejanetchannel.bsky.social•18 hours ago

The LOSERS who voted with maga were Dick Durbin (IL), Brian Schatz (HI), Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), John Fetterman (PA), Gary Peters (MI), Angus King (ME), Maggie Hassan (NH), Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY).

PRIMARY every one of them!