People like Tim Walz, AOC, Jasmine Crockett, Chris Murphy, and Pete Buttigieg are the future of the party. The old guard like Chuck Schumer need let them take the reins. It’s clear Schumer doesn’t have what it takes to stand up to Trump in this moment. - ThreadSky

samuelschwartz.bsky.social • 7 days ago

People like Tim Walz, AOC, Jasmine Crockett, Chris Murphy, and Pete Buttigieg are the future of the party.

The old guard like Chuck Schumer need let them take the reins. It’s clear Schumer doesn’t have what it takes to stand up to Trump in this moment.

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ridemcowboy29.bsky.social•7 days ago

D's stop talking about it. Follow the polls and begin TV & internet commercials: 76% say economy not good, 81% don't trust Putin, 59% think Trump to close to Putin, 54% dislike DOGE, 76% say economy not good. Fight back!

tiny-direwolf.bsky.social•5 days ago

Part of what got us here was old men not giving up the reigns in time.

nospokenword.bsky.social•1 day ago

Please hold the mayo (Pete). Sorry but he's the same corporate, triangulation minded centrist type Dem that got us to this place. We don't need more of that.

kellyemmen.bsky.social•7 days ago

Yes yes yes

3-dog-monty.bsky.social•5 days ago

Eh.... in the end prob the right decision. There would be no reason for Musk to ever reopen the govt if shut down. HOWEVER Schumey definitely learned the grift. Charging people to see him on tour? He's not Sinatra and better wear a trash bag to protect his suit from the rotten tomatoes.

thecrone17.bsky.social•6 days ago

The cowardly Senators who took the knee to the Cheeto king disgust me.

disillusionedinusa.bsky.social•7 days ago

I’ve heard from both dem arguments but AOC’s on Jake Tapper was the best. We can’t codify & accept all that has already been done for the “sake of the country”. That is why they need to stand up now to save the few checks on Trump’s power.

lady-dem.bsky.social•6 days ago

T R U T H !

revjoey.bsky.social•7 days ago

https://www.lawyersclubindia.com/wealth/chuck-schumer-net-worth/

qjpowell.bsky.social•7 days ago

@schumer.senate.gov @captmarkkelly.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @lujan.senate.gov @baldwin.senate.gov @schiff.senate.gov @dncstaffunion.bsky.social @democraticwins.bsky.social

maggiemae-maynot.bsky.social•6 days ago

100%

tucamels.bsky.social•5 days ago

Don’t exclude Mark Kelly.

typomarx.bsky.social•7 days ago

Some of us have been warning democrats are back stabbing, wet paper bags since the RAYGUN era, but thanks.

flolindy.bsky.social•6 days ago

There are 3️⃣ special elections to replace Matt Gaetz, Michael Waltz, and Elise Stefanik .

The republicans only have a 3️⃣ seat majority. Trump’s approval is underwater.

This is a chance to save our government!

mtj333.bsky.social•6 days ago

Not Tim Walz. But his Lieutenant Gov Peggy Flanagan is running to fill Tina Smith's seat and she will be awesome!

kellyf.bsky.social•6 days ago

Hard disagree. Tim Walz is consistently on the attack and is doing so from several states, even if - as Governor - he’s working to protect Minnesotans from Trusk’s excesses.

kellyf.bsky.social•6 days ago

To be clear: I have nothing against Flanagan, who’s terrific. But Walz is among the extremely strong Lea we need right now.

williewally.bsky.social•7 days ago

I’m not sure Sen. Schumer has the power to stand up. Period.

josie2727.bsky.social•6 days ago

Chuckie should step aside. He is not equipped to handle the tasks at hand.

survivinnotthrivin.bsky.social•7 days ago

Agreed completely. Bye @schumer.senate.gov 👋

silvered-mane.bsky.social•7 days ago

Elizabeth Warren and Jamie Raskin should be on this list too.

beethovenssidekick.bsky.social•5 days ago

segaru.bsky.social•7 days ago

The old should not have to "let" the new take charge. The old should be simply *removed* and replace by go-getters such as the people you listed. The dem party has become ossified!

kellyf.bsky.social•6 days ago

Your list is perfect. These are the rising stars. (Whatever happened to Hakeem Jeffries, Jared Polis and others - who seemed to have a future - is a mystery)

kisatchiebigfoot.bsky.social•7 days ago

These times demand younger, bolder leadership.
#upchuckschumer

truebleu.bsky.social•5 days ago

Yes, and…
Jamie Raskin
Maxwell Frost
Eric Swalwell
Robert Garcia
Jimmy Gomez
Al Green
John Larson
Sheldon Whitehouse
Mark Kelly
J.B. Pritzker
*Josh Weil
*Gay Valimont

Adam Kinzinger (R)

truebleu.bsky.social•5 days ago

Ron Wyden
Jake Auchincloss

roncross.bsky.social•6 days ago

There may not be a future for the Dem Party after this vote.

quantumspeak.bsky.social•7 days ago

Totally agree, Sam. I’m excited about what the Democratic Party could become under new leadership. Out with the old and in with the new.

notoriousteas.bsky.social•7 days ago

Agreed!! I’ll also add in Sen Mark Kelly!

kellyf.bsky.social•6 days ago

Maybe. He seems to be coming around, but he started this session backing way too many of Trump’s nominees. I hope you’re right but as far as I’m concerned, the jury’s still out.

pamdess.bsky.social•7 days ago

There are many great democrats in the house and in the states. These are members that have the most recognition. I'm getting the impression that Schumer is holding to the business community vs the people. The business community is afraid of Trump we need to get money out of politics.

ghetto-gem.bsky.social•5 days ago

We have to ask, is Schumer compromised? He just had an investigation dropped of him by the administration, it seemed definitely baseless, but was there something else that caused the flip? We need to know the opposition, but if our team works against us, the opposition is in our home.

bobbalycky.bsky.social•7 days ago

Backbone is a good start. Somthing dear Chuckles is sorely lacking.
If he peers over the top of his half glasses one more time...lose my mind.

teasera.bsky.social•5 days ago

PS and Sheldon Whitehouse and Jake Auchincloss are also fighters.

sarahkmk.bsky.social•7 days ago

Call/email/fax your Senators!! 202-224-3121. Vote around 1:00 p.m. Tell them to talk to Schumer! No to cloture no to CR.

annaliisavilppu.bsky.social•7 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/annaliisavilppu.bsky.social/post/3lkdvi73ty22h
I sent another email with my morning coffee.

pwilly3.bsky.social•7 days ago

How can anyone think that an 80 million dollar senior citizen like Shifty Schumer could have their best interests in mind?

mschristie.bsky.social•7 days ago

How can anyone think that Trump or Musk has their interests in mind either

gaymcmillen.bsky.social•7 days ago

Schumer is looking for a Kumbaya moment, a sleeping bag and a camp fire. He doesn't see that what WAS is no more.

kellyf.bsky.social•6 days ago

I read an article a couple weeks ago saying he was talking about resisting, and then led a circle of Democrat hand-holding. So I wish you were exaggerating, but that is truly where he’s at.

gaymcmillen.bsky.social•6 days ago

Yup, he's a rich man writing a book, so he's a bit distracted. There's no time to govern.

tom1970.bsky.social•7 days ago

I think we are done.

mot-chicagoland.bsky.social•7 days ago

I’m worried bout that too

tom1970.bsky.social•7 days ago

People sat back and watched them take over. Not doing a thing to resist. They all thought someone else would rescue them.

kellyf.bsky.social•6 days ago

House Democrats are furious.

tmfneurodancer.bsky.social•7 days ago

1000% Correct. The "Leadership" of the Democratic Party cost them the election last November. Vacillating moderates don't move the needle or show that you have a vision for the future.

For example, Kamala was a solid candidate, but as soon as she embraced the middle she lost all momentum.

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