That kind of thinking is why we have Dems voting to confirm Trump appointees. If they are going to vote with the GOP anyway, then why have them as part of the party?
What is the point of keeping a seat if it is filled with a DINO? If it is filled with someone that always sides with Republicans, then are we really keeping a seat?
Further, I'm not sure this is smart politics here. Who is going to vote based on a censure vote 20 months before? Few, if any. However, having a strong, united party behind you is likely to bring out your votes.
That’s a cowardly way to think about politics. We need representatives who will stand for what’s right, not side with fascists for denouncing a peaceful protest.
And being in a “purple district” is also not a good justification for doing it. In 2026, after ~1.75 years of Trump hell, no one is going to see an ad saying “Rep X didn’t vote to censure Green” & think “oh wow, I was going to vote for him, but never mind!!!” It’s not like fossil fuels or something!
I’d rather my representative voted present than voted to censure Rep Green.
I’m furious, as are many who supported her candidacy.
I’m not confident we can get a primary or that a more progressive candidate can win in a county Trump won in 2024.
Still voters will be hurting by 2026. Fingers crossed.
Even if Jeffries was a no, he needs to be primaried because he clearly doesn't have enough control of his caucus to prevent the kind of idiocy that leads to 10 yes votes.
As a Canadian all I ever heard my whole life was how tough Americans are. Revolutionary war. The Wild West. WWII. Middle East. Guns everywhere to protect yourself from The State. Yet in 2025 you can't stand up to a dangerous lie because of decorum. Wild to see it.
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Marcy Kaptur voted for censure and is a D in red state Ohio. She barely won in 2024.
I’m furious, as are many who supported her candidacy.
I’m not confident we can get a primary or that a more progressive candidate can win in a county Trump won in 2024.
Still voters will be hurting by 2026. Fingers crossed.