Kaine & Kim are the ones who truly piss me off here. The others I expected this from. - ThreadSky

sifill.bsky.social • 32 days ago

Kaine & Kim are the ones who truly piss me off here. The others I expected this from.

I want statements from all of them.

Democratic Senators who backed Noem:

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania
Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia
Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey
Senator Gary Peters of Michigan
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan

Comments

skaryfair.bsky.social•32 days ago

Tim Kaine, Clinton’s VP pick

bearcats44.bsky.social•30 days ago

I have to say, without their votes, she was going to be confirmed no thanks to a 53-47 majority. I understand the argument, but the majority rules

jj-14.bsky.social•32 days ago

They all piss me off! Dems should not be voting for a single nomination into this kleptocracy... Cabinet nominated by a 2x impeached criminal. 51-49 should be the tally for everyone.

margaretnielsen.bsky.social•32 days ago

Disappointing news for this Michigan voter.

tallswiftness.bsky.social•32 days ago

As a former New Hampshire resident, I can attest that Jeanne Shaheen is a very moderate Democrat and definitely not a fighter.

ajpup.bsky.social•32 days ago

I live in the Detroit area and as far as I can see Peters & Slotkin need to explain themselves.

duchessofnaught.bsky.social•32 days ago

Same.

samuelation.bsky.social•32 days ago

Seems an awful lot like they saw our state go for Trump and decided they are concerned for their next election. Cowardice and lust for power abounds, unfortunately.

appleby73.bsky.social•32 days ago

Why can't the democratic senators be on the same page.. Republicans will sink with the boat no matter what..
I'm so disappointed with these senators.

cpeterson-artist.bsky.social•32 days ago

Completely disgusted with ALL of them.

foxhallmanor.bsky.social•32 days ago

Wtf

onijay.bsky.social•32 days ago

Why don't Dems understand we want fighters and want Democrats who are not going to vote for crappy people and bills.

hharaway.bsky.social•32 days ago

no reason for this!

missmo1951.bsky.social•32 days ago

Agree, add Fetterman, but he is becoming more bizarre each day. Not up to the job, not serious, a future reality show star. Incompetent and embarrassing.

cervantes3.bsky.social•32 days ago

Unforgiveable

cherylstre.bsky.social•32 days ago

WTF.... 2 of my senators voted yes.... They will be hearing from me.

citizencook.bsky.social•32 days ago

Still clinging to norms and traditions.

stephanie-17.bsky.social•32 days ago

Whut?!?! Tim Kaine? WTH

emmie4kids.bsky.social•32 days ago

This doesn't make sense unless it's a stopgap on the reckless retribution...? Don't attack.

nancynice.bsky.social•32 days ago

It makes absolutely no sense.

harolx655.bsky.social•32 days ago

Tim Kaine! WTF???

vbriody.bsky.social•32 days ago

So disappointing. Dems need to be a force and not fall for any games

heidrunmead.bsky.social•32 days ago

I'm pissed off at all of them, but sadly not surprised by any of them. I was very upset by the way Kim turned on Biden, & adjusted my opinion of him then.

claricesnarling.bsky.social•32 days ago

I must know why they did this. It makes zero sense.

evamcbain09.bsky.social•32 days ago

I think Fetterman is the new Joe Manchin

kjkram.bsky.social•32 days ago

My only hope for these people is that they think they’ve made side deals with some Republicans on the more hideous nominees, which of course won’t ever materialize. That way, they are just idiotically naive and not simpering cowards.

debbc.bsky.social•32 days ago

Andy Kim came out against Biden after his debate. This isn't surprising.

chay3.bsky.social•32 days ago

Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov I VOTED for you! How could you let your constituents down like this!!!

earth-one.bsky.social•32 days ago

💯 it always comes down to money

nathandunbar.bsky.social•32 days ago

Kim, the son of immigrants.

Kaine, the guy who ran against these people 8 years ago.

Horrible.

kproud.bsky.social•32 days ago

I'm with you, I'll be watching going forward. I don't care if they are up for re-election or not. Honor is Honor.

kathistetser.bsky.social•32 days ago

Andy Kim is a HUGE disappointment and his office will be hearing from me.

studio528.bsky.social•32 days ago

All weak fools or selfish grifters.

knitterkim.bsky.social•32 days ago

Extremely pissed off about Tim Kaine.

knitterkim.bsky.social•32 days ago

As a Korean American, extremely pissed off about Andy Kim.

amethystsky7.bsky.social•32 days ago

@kaine.senate.gov
There’s hundreds of comments under Kaine’s various tweets asking about his Noem vote. He’s ignoring them all.

snowberry18.bsky.social•32 days ago

And I called his office. No way to leave a message. “Call back during business hours”. Don’t worry Tim - I will keep calling

california57.bsky.social•32 days ago

They're all cowards who only care about their reelection chances. Money Matters More.

paulahonaker.bsky.social•32 days ago

Shameful!! All of them should be ashamed 😡

shelley-og-jc.bsky.social•32 days ago

Democrats are weak. The vote should be NO across the board. None are qualified. Democrats are their own enemy.

energetic-nova.bsky.social•32 days ago

If a state votes for Trump… harder for those senators.

Pay attention to state dems

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/trump-birthright-citizenship-suit-states/

trickynic303.bsky.social•32 days ago

Yes!

hmabe.bsky.social•32 days ago

Agree! They keep normalizing things as if give-and-take is going to make things work out for the Democrats. That’s not going to happen. This is not a normal time and the GOP will never compromise. They have the power & they will use it against Americans.

lilreridin.bsky.social•32 days ago

Same reaction I had….🤬🤬🤬🤬

thisisjoylps.bsky.social•32 days ago

I don’t get it.

cilleanne.bsky.social•32 days ago

Disappointed in Kim.

omg-wtf-gtfo.bsky.social•32 days ago

Wtf, Andy Kim?

trainpcs.bsky.social•32 days ago

I am disappointed in my Senator Kim.

endeavorja.bsky.social•31 days ago

Dems don’t seem to be up to the moment 😔

patmelo.bsky.social•32 days ago

Same. https://www.kaine.senate.gov/contact/share-your-opinion

colts-tiger.bsky.social•32 days ago

I shared with him just how I felt, here

ajjohannson.bsky.social•32 days ago

Why did they do this? Why?

itsallgreektome.bsky.social•32 days ago

I can't believe Kim voted for her!!

Why aren't the Democrats presenting a united front & refusing to vote for the most heinous picks? They should make GOP-MAGA sweat each hearing until they come up with less awful candidates.

Ppl must not be doing their homework & calling their reps.

pauletteparis1.bsky.social•32 days ago

🤬😡 Why would they do this?

rienlasts.bsky.social•32 days ago

Unless we are being invaded by puppies, this makes no sense. I admired Kim because I cannot get the image of him cleaning up the capitol after 1/6. I suppose he really is passionate about cleaning up after chaos and crime. Kaine just sold out. No statements required. This is nonsensical.

moira513.bsky.social•32 days ago

This was not what NJ voters expected from Kim.

kathistetser.bsky.social•32 days ago

I’m so disgusted with him.

ninabeansxo.bsky.social•32 days ago

That is who surprised me as well. I don’t know much about the senators from Michigan but Fetterman was not remotely a surprise.

sjazzee.bsky.social•32 days ago

WOW! Good to see their true colors.

curiouskev.bsky.social•32 days ago

Wow

jenniferdiascro.bsky.social•32 days ago

Because our expectations are so high for them — and with good reason — it’s important to learn why they voted this way. No press releases on their websites. I’ll be emailing Kaine this week.

jmalcolm.bsky.social•32 days ago

Due respect and appreciate your spirit of wanting to understand their thinking. However, I don't agree that expecting them to resist clear and unfettered tyranny is expecting too much from them. There is nothing normal about any of this process or these nominees

jmalcolm.bsky.social•32 days ago

The agenda of the new administration and the entrenched ultra conservative projects that support them is cruel, inhumane and antithetical to basic human decency, respect and the rule of law

jenniferdiascro.bsky.social•32 days ago

💯

jenniferdiascro.bsky.social•32 days ago

I didn’t say we should lower expectations, but I am curious why they voted for her. There’s a reason & they’re both smart & not manipulable. So what gives? We’re all understandably furious but that doesn’t mean we can’t still be curious and open to explanations. Esp from otherwise trusted people.

jmalcolm.bsky.social•32 days ago

that's fair and I appreciate your spirit of curiosity and openness. sorry, if I came hot! gotta keep my own reactivity in check 🌀⚖️

jenniferdiascro.bsky.social•32 days ago

Not at all! We’re all a bit hot, and for good reason. These are devastating times. I just practice, teach, and coach critical thinking so I’m always “on.” I’ve been told (I have young adult children) that I can be annoying. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I appreciate and enjoy chatting with you.

lm100.bsky.social•31 days ago

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jp7971.bsky.social•32 days ago

I’m in Pa and done with Fetterman! It really didn’t take him very long to get corrupted by the system. So typical and yet so disappointing!

meganbmarch.bsky.social•32 days ago

🤔 I’d like to know why, too.

mamagaylor.bsky.social•32 days ago

I briefly interacted with Kim before his house run when he was running a resistance group. I educated him about blue slips. He impressed me and I was heartened that someone like him chose to run and happy when he won.

Pissed off and personally betrayed.

kathistetser.bsky.social•32 days ago

I feel the same way.

themilfmag.net•31 days ago

are blue slips for cabinet nominees too or just federal judicial nominees

mamagaylor.bsky.social•31 days ago

Just judicial nominees.

IDK what Grassley’s blue slip policy will be this time around, but he didn’t let a blue slip get in the way of confirming Trump nominees during his first administration.

themilfmag.net•31 days ago

ok im trying to figure this out what role does grassley play here

mamagaylor.bsky.social•31 days ago

Here’s a Congressional Research Service paper about blue slips.

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R44975

themilfmag.net•31 days ago

ya im aware its on par with the parliamentarian excuses but very little beyond that lol

mamagaylor.bsky.social•31 days ago

Grassley’s is the current head of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Blue slips aren’t in the Constitution and aren’t even in the Senate rules. It’s a tradition and the head of the Senate Judiciary decides whether and how the blue slip process works during their tenure.

themilfmag.net•31 days ago

ah gotcha so its only judicial then im not sure how it relates to andy kim and the noem appointment tho whats the connection

colts-tiger.bsky.social•32 days ago

I figured Fetterman would he is Maga lite

sknowsthatp.bsky.social•32 days ago

Kim was the fastest 180 I’ve seen in a minute

karilascala.bsky.social•32 days ago

These Democrats need to go.

alexreegan.bsky.social•31 days ago

I will be calling Andy Kim’s office tomorrow. Dammit.

czoernie.bsky.social•32 days ago

I did not donate to the Fetterman and Kim campaigns to have them side with Magats. I think Fetterman has brain damage from his stroke, but what is Kim's excuse?

lin11c.bsky.social•32 days ago

She is grossly unqualified. She was the Governor of a state with 919,318 (2023) people. Now SHE is running the department in charge of our National Security? Is this a f*cking joke?

lin11c.bsky.social•32 days ago

Why would they do it? Inexplicable.

breathefree.bsky.social•32 days ago

I'm wondering how long Noem will last in that position. During 1st Trump Term, it did not end well for Nielsen in the same position.

kitchencollective.bsky.social•32 days ago

Definitely Kim, he was the sole Representative who spent the night cleaning up the capital after Jan. 6th.

He disappointed me.

alysonistired.bsky.social•32 days ago

Andy Kim? Fastest folder for sure

therealdealsteve.bsky.social•32 days ago

100 percent!

leftbraind.bsky.social•31 days ago

This is on Chuck Schumer. A strong leader would have held the caucus together and forbidden voting for any of Trump’s nominees.

We need to Dump Chuck.

wonkicorn.bsky.social•32 days ago

Collaborators.

rhyanr.bsky.social•32 days ago

Kim hurts like hell

marklaporta.bsky.social•32 days ago

It’s appalling that any Democrat would support the T nominees. What abstraction are they living in? Noam is as much a deluded monster as the others. Calling Marco Rubio the sane one or an institutionalist is unbelievable. He’s the guy who said that T’s document case was merely “a storage issue.”

kmeoc5.bsky.social•32 days ago

That this was expected of Fetterman is sad. He has got to go. 4 more years 🙄

steelersgirl85.bsky.social•32 days ago

3 more years of fetterman now. His term is up in 2028

mariapereznm.bsky.social•32 days ago

Same. Shameful.

coachsandys.bsky.social•32 days ago

We need to call on the Democratic party to not give 1 inch to this destructive demonic GOP and POS. Period. Not 1 inch on anything it is disgusting.

codybodey.bsky.social•32 days ago

It’s so easy for democrats not to vote for fascist nominees. So easy. They don’t care about us.

florencemoyer.bsky.social•32 days ago

My Democratic so-called Senator in PA sure doesn’t.

lucyksy.bsky.social•32 days ago

That the Dems are unable to act united is why they and we are in this position. The GQP manages it, so why is so hard for the Dems? The unanimous vote for Rubio is a real sell out. The idea that he is "one of ours" (a senator) doesn't make him any less of a POS.