So let me get this straight, Gavin Newsom desperate to platform MAGA, Chuck Schumer is defacto supporting the CR. What’s the point of an opposition party again? - ThreadSky

adamkinzinger.bsky.social • 6 hours ago

So let me get this straight, Gavin Newsom desperate to platform MAGA, Chuck Schumer is defacto supporting the CR.

What’s the point of an opposition party again?

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naguale.bsky.social•1 hour ago

The Democrats are useless as long as they are taking money from the same wealthy donors, but less because they think it'll give the appearance of a moral stand. They've had many opportunities to make things right with the voters, but you can't rely on turnovers from the other team to win.

cypressvh.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Last I heard Schumer is saying the Dems won’t provide the votes.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/chuck-schumer-says-senate-democrats-wont-provide-votes-to-pass-gop-funding-bill-as-shutdown-draws-near/ar-AA1ANgUQ

galmbran.bsky.social•5 hours ago

@gavinnewsom.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov are a part of the rich elite ruling class using their position to improve their lives and the lives of their rich friends and family. We hold the power lets take it back.

billtbns.bsky.social•5 hours ago

There isn't an opposition party. You should know that better than anyone. You were once a member of that club. From @sarahkendzior.bsky.social:

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dargamor.bsky.social•6 hours ago

We don’t have an opposition party Adam. We have democrats.

bluevoter65.bsky.social•4 hours ago

God knows why, but the Dems are probably going to give them the votes acting like the victims they are.

isawitcoming.bsky.social•5 hours ago

The Democratic Party, for the most part, is proving itself exceedingly weak and inept. All while the Republicans are proving themselves immoral, unethical, and easily persuadable. It’s almost as if our forefathers warned us about forming & supporting political parties as a whole.

embeegee.bsky.social•38 minutes ago

Buttigieg/Kinzinger 28

kdoggmn.bsky.social•35 minutes ago

Start a new opposition party. You’d have my vote!

mcniff.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Even Adam gets it!!!

asianlark.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Welcome to the Establishment Democratic Party, Adam.

The Progressive Caucus is the only hope Democrats have of ever winning. That's the fighting side of the party.

lisasea.bsky.social•4 hours ago

You mention 2 Dems when there are many other actually kicking ass. You VOTED WITH TRUMP 90.2% in his first term and VOTED FOR HIM IN 2020! Typical Republican- always slamming Dems.

lauracamp.bsky.social•5 hours ago

I read your Substack criticizing Newsom’s podcast with Bannon. As far as I could tell you didn’t listen to it and neither did anyone who commented. Maybe there’s a point- countering their message with facts. Maybe not. But you seem to be missing key info.

mlip16.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Newsome is power hungry

cellardoor64.bsky.social•3 hours ago

They're like ooooh noooo please don't make the ruling class richer at the expense of working people *swoon* whatever will we do?

ziggysdaddy.bsky.social•26 minutes ago

He’s termed out here. He and Don Jr share their taste in skeeze. Not a stretch.

pompetusoflove.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Adam, it’s called appearing to look for common human ground .

deirdreassenza.bsky.social•5 hours ago

The point of an opposition party is to laser beam messaging on the illegality and immorality of the ruling party and form a block, hopefully a coalition, to oppose them at every turn.

Democratic leaders have proven themselves to be normal transactional politicians. Not opposition leaders.

billtbns.bsky.social•5 hours ago

The only opposition party is the people. And too many of the people just don't give a fuck.

natsechobbyist.bsky.social•5 hours ago

You’re right, we are truly the only ones who care.

fstepfer.bsky.social•5 hours ago

I don't know who your we is. WE have had numerous demonstrations in Erie PA and people are calling and writing Senators and Representatives. YOu are hardly the only ones

hiyer.bsky.social•5 hours ago

We still are in denial over many things. There are some uncomfortable truths about democracy. One of those truths is that anyone elected into an unhealthy democracy will either join with the majority or become mostly ineffectual. Our denialism, is equally as strong as MAGA’s, in this regard.

tawmussohhh.bsky.social•5 hours ago

They’re waiting for the grass roots to do the heavy lifting and provide cover for them to jump on the bandwagon.

sgrego.bsky.social•4 hours ago

But do we care enough to put our lives ar risk?

prodemocracypastor.bsky.social•5 hours ago

And clearly We the People have the courage to do anything about it.

That’s the real lesson. Regular folks waking up to the sheer cowardice of the ruling class.

tspsmart.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Rare disagreement with Adam.

Gavin needs to reach swing voters something the Dems do not do.

Bannon agreed the tax cuts should NOT be extended.

They both agreed transgenders should not compete w/women

Bannon hates Elon... but needs to show loyalty to Trump

hazytrippindaizies.bsky.social•5 hours ago

People in the streets beg to differ🌬️

deltamuff77.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Now they’re going to have to triple their efforts (at least)

ddrae.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Yup 24/7 shut the country down

shedevilpatrol.bsky.social•4 hours ago

SHUT.IT.DOWN.! Let a shit show be a shit show!! Let’s get on it!!! Throw some elbows!!!!

jandee924.bsky.social•4 hours ago

We're protesting, marching, calling, mailing, emailing -- are we being heard?
What else can we do except resort to violence?

robertcopeland.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Right. How many registered voters decided that the last election was not important enough to get them to spend the time to understand the politics and vote? Millions did nothing and stayed home.

radhas.bsky.social•5 hours ago

SO SO RIGHT!

angiedplus4.bsky.social•5 hours ago

That’s what we have yes but we need our representatives to step up as well

jb3po.bsky.social•4 hours ago

The worse it gets, the more that changes.

billtbns.bsky.social•4 hours ago

I hope you’re right.

sorencookie.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Schiff is doing a good job. I just heard his message to sente judiciary committee https://open.substack.com/pub/schiffnotes/p/my-message-to-the-senate-judiciary?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2vzyo1

donnasparklees.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Opposition is not enough Democrats must solidify and offer a better message of what we will do for Americans. Last election Dem messaging is why Trump was bad & not enough on what Democrats were offering & repeated over & over. Better Jobs-Save Benefits- Improve Healthcare & Education

burninggiraffe.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Because many of these Democrats work for the corporations, not the people.

deb6377.bsky.social•2 hours ago

🎯

dannyhabsmufc.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Against such unprecedented level of unilaterally fascist, dictatorial and crazy decisions by the party/government in power, you need more than forming a block. You need to express the voice of your constituents no holds barred.

I want to see this in Congress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfYlL_r5xKk

dannyhabsmufc.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Or even this when Johnson or any pro-Kremlin asshat in the GOP spouts nonsense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPZBI-97Y5w

cruxpoint.bsky.social•4 hours ago

You speak the painful truth! 🔥

angiedplus4.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Completely agree. I have spent the morning being attacked for pointing this out. We need better messaging from our leaders but I was informed that that only falls to us. That we shouldn’t be asking that of our elected representatives because the whole reason we lost is racism.

puckmama.bsky.social•5 hours ago

democratic leaders are not messaging at all. the void will be filled by someone

caddens314.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Democrats not built for this. A true Democrat should announce for President today and change the narrative of opposition immediately. Harris. Whitmer. AOC. Shapiro. Cheney? Kinzinger. Somone.

ellenmckay.bsky.social•4 hours ago

I think Buttigieg did by announcing he’s not running in 2026 so he can focus on the country

hawkeye55.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Kinzinger would indeed be an interesting choice…

birdiegirl2.bsky.social•5 hours ago

I thought he's a republican

birdiegirl2.bsky.social•5 hours ago

My governor Pritzker

frances17033.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Buttigieg.

debbiecdc.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Pritzker also

codemistress.bsky.social•4 hours ago

He has been absolutely steadfast in his opposition.

cindykenward.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Yes!

timpower.bsky.social•3 hours ago

pre election i thought out of all of the higher ups he spoke eloquently, with facts at his control and as far as i saw never got baited and was light on his feet around knuckle draggers.

swimmer74.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Buttigieg has announced he’s not running.

frances17033.bsky.social•2 hours ago

For Senate.

smirkingrevenge.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Profit.

Only consistent pattern I see from both parties.

Neither side gives a shit about their constituents.

majorrager.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Newsom is letting Bannon spread lies, Schumer supporting the CR, Jeffries would rather be on a book tour, and they censured the one person that stood up for us. Let's drop the "opposition party" label when they're clearly the enabling party.

cabates.bsky.social•1 hour ago

We need a different party! Why just two parties??? So maddening

mikelo101.bsky.social•6 hours ago

An antelope was running like mad. An elephant asked him: "why are you running like that?" The antelope replied, "The police are arresting all the goats in the village."With our current judiciary system, it will take me 20 years to prove that I am not a goat." And the elephant also started running.

marigold05.bsky.social•2 hours ago

So far, Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has been the most outspoken Democratic senator about the need to avoid a shutdown.

genius70.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Anyone who gets on their knees to facism will be in our path to be outvoted. We are sick and tired of being sick and tired.

cabates.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Amen

vivbernstein.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Merrick Garland made clear we don’t have an opposition party

s-renay.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Team up with Pete or Walz, it's time to dump both of the current forms of the parties.

justjonesy.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Tough times reveal the weak, we’re getting a real good look at the Dinos.

cruxothebiscuit.bsky.social•6 hours ago

schumer is a horrible leader

benfon.bsky.social•5 hours ago

There is no opposition party...different issues with both major parties.

therealjdog17.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Watch any cheesy detective drama: Its good cop/bad cop. They're all on the same team and want the same results. Only the method varies.

violetshadows.bsky.social•3 hours ago

The Illusion of Choice. These fucks need to go to hell.

chadrobinette.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Did I miss something? I thought the Dems were finally shutting shit down?

pattidezgn4u.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Start another 1. We all will follow.

m-hatt.bsky.social•4 hours ago

John Larson!

aibo-zonny.bsky.social•6 hours ago

🇺🇸👇
This lady worked 6 years at Tesla.
Listen to what she has to say.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMwIQTg85x8&ab_channel=thingsyourmomshould%E2%80%99vetoldyou

factslover.bsky.social•4 hours ago

The point does require a few minutes as we follow the breakdown of this Senate vote.

Democrats are trying to combat the Republicans' Trumpism the very best way possible, thinking long term.

So we give Sen. Schiff a few minutes, as we follow his clear logic of it all. 😊

https://bsky.app/profile/schiff.senate.gov/post/3lk7wcknyws2j

saintbridge.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Both parties need to be abolished at this point.
I don't know what I'll do, but I've lost one of my 2 Dem senators. And my rep is an out and out traitor.

traveling-light.bsky.social•6 hours ago

exactly. there is no opposition party. dems in congress except a small few are scared and won't do crap to save america. they are just trying to save their job. but know this - everyone of them must be primaries starting now.

lylelonggtr.bsky.social•1 hour ago

We have no real opposition party. What we have is a tribalism scam that both sides use to please their oligarchs. They don’t give a rat’s ass about the American people. It’s a grift.

michaeljamesa2.bsky.social•3 hours ago

They need to consider forming their own party - the Cowards!

mcberner.bsky.social•3 hours ago

They are called the SchumerCrats

shiftwell2025.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Adam, please run. Throw your hat in the ring and announce, and take the attention away from all this insanity.
Or keep bugging Buttigieg. You both would be fantastic.

fuginugly.bsky.social•6 hours ago

It is all about election prospects. You sacrificed yours for principles . They do not have the same plan for themselves.

cadystat.bsky.social•5 hours ago

The reality is this is a fight between the people and the corporations. Gav and Chuck think they are threading the needle, but they are just failing. Sooner we get corporate money out of government the sooner America goes back to the people.

jkdanthonyian10.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Abandoning it to chase the "moderate" unicorn.

pidxr.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Adam, the budget process is lengthy and requires multiple votes. Often politicians are skewered weakly by those who would single out an intermediate vote for criticism.

schoolednlife.bsky.social•37 minutes ago

Good question! Think they will answer to clarify?

brewski787.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Exactly. Trump is making it irrelevant. And it will give him another term.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5191291-trump-third-term-comments/

thehillshaveayes.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Chuck Schumer did not support it. He has come out today against it. Why are you spreading Maga propaganda?

randomjane104.bsky.social•2 hours ago

We have taxation without representation. Billionaires and large corporations are the only ones represented, and they don't even have to pay their fair share of taxes. They use their money to buy representat instead.

alienbeach.bsky.social•1 hour ago

I think Putins guys hacking emails and phones might have something to do with it…

katesamuels.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Lulling them into a false sense of security?

mommamia.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Then we will donate to an campaign for the Democrats who will fight.

phrontistery.bsky.social•2 hours ago

2 years from now

jonrademacher.bsky.social•3 hours ago

You gotta get some dems who will actually fight for the people instead of themselves first

indivisiblestam.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Didn't you post yesterday that opposing the CR was a mistake? That Dems were walking into a trap?

jimobx.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Exactly! Might as well join em.

stusutherland.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Everyone is looking for leadership and these guys are just giving no indication that they are up to this moment in history.

j--embry.bsky.social•49 minutes ago

Not to mention the government has been shut down since January anyway.

godsowncountry.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Time a new Party Adam?

A party made up of people with differing views and approaches. But one which will adhere to laws and the constitution.

A party working for the people, not for big business.
A party of adults who are free thinking and willing to debate as adults.

josie12.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Why are they doing this?

brklynlib.bsky.social•2 hours ago

😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡 glad I never voted for Schumer!!!

hippiesole.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Dems are useless. Vote them ALL out.

ww444.bsky.social•2 hours ago

With all due respect...hold on a minute - don't be so short-sided! Look at the entire party and what they're doing!
@aoc.bsky.social
@sanders.senate.gov
@governor.ca.gov
@govpritzker.illinois.gov

Don't judge by a few who are misguided!

https://bsky.app/profile/adamkinzinger.bsky.social/post/3lkbad3z6x22g

totallyrandomgma.bsky.social•6 hours ago

It’s time for an Independent party platform. seriously.

whawk640.bsky.social•4 hours ago

With friends like these...

jaydavis17.bsky.social•3 hours ago

A majority of the people don't like what Trump and Musk are doing.

However, if they shut it down, Musk might not allow some things to open back up. And how did we get here, anyway? How is MUSK making these calls? He's not elected, he has no official role? He should be GONE!

mwfolsom.bsky.social•6 hours ago

But that is what Wall Street wants and Schumer has always been 100% owned by the Wall Street crowd. Sadly the clown heading the Dems in the House is just the same.

chrisjustice01.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Out-of-touch leaders are why America never gets Justice. And generations pay the price.

portermaker.bsky.social•2 hours ago

We don't have an opposition party. We have a me-too-but-slightly-less-insane fundraising operation.

deb6377.bsky.social•2 hours ago

🎯

mmurter.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Starting to think the Dems are in on it and we are thus doomed to perish as a Democracy AND Canada IS in actual danger.😢

9-t.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Let me get this right, you support AR-15s in the classroom.🤷‍♀️

dreadfuldirge.bsky.social•5 hours ago

The entire US political system has been bought and sold by broligarchs. The "opposition" is just an illusion intended to placate the masses into thinking they have someone representing them so they don't revolt and start giving politicians the Mussolini treatment.

kerryreid.bsky.social•37 minutes ago

Too bad you were gung ho for voter suppression when you were in Congress, huh?

ruthsoschle.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Schumer is WHAT?!?!?

itsbirdiebitch.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Fuck if I know, I am all in Bernie and AOC. I don’t know if anyone with Newsome hair, was ever us. I appreciate yah calling things out now, but you propped up this shit until push came to shove, you know how it works I am sure.

hellyeah2030.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Eh - I am not convinced any of these things matter long term politically. I want Dems to fight but a clever opposition will have less impact than the damage Trump is doing to himself.

gypsy2.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Vote NO!!!

callmegram.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Not to defend him and I’m not a fan even tho I live in CA, but this is the post on his podcast page . . .

theogtammyjo.bsky.social•3 hours ago

They are just not going to stop until the public snaps and takes to the streets are they? Newsom, Fetterman and chicken 💩 Dems are betraying the Constitution and the citizens.

pino-fotus.bsky.social•5 hours ago

We have no opposition party. It’s up to We The People.

monstertott.bsky.social•4 hours ago

AMAZON BLACKOUT DAY 7!!!✊🏼🇺🇸✊🏼
PASS IT ON!!!✊🏼🇺🇸✊🏼
#RESISTANCEISBEAUTIFUL!!!🌹

ell08.bsky.social•2 hours ago

This is why there are so many Independents and apathetic non-voters.

kajlaw.bsky.social•5 hours ago

BTW Adam. You were right re Dem Rep voting for CR. Rep McClain (R-MI) on CNN saying it was bipartisan. SMH

halfshiksa.bsky.social•2 hours ago

As long as both parties basically have the same donor base, this is the hell we are trapped in.

addisonsmithesq.bsky.social•32 minutes ago

We don’t have one.

madhattermn.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Pretty much the surrender party at this point.

lib11fire.bsky.social•6 hours ago

If every Dem abstained, then the country would see WHO was shutting down the government. If the Republicans have a few people who strategically abstain, then the dems would be the one voting to shut down AND get the blame for it

drsidneyzweibel.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Every dem did abstain from the cloture vote yesterday.

lib11fire.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Good! Thank you. I didn't have a chance to see the news yet. I appreciate the update

coautonomous.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Abstinence Only is the best way to not get fucked.

bobbifl.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Maybe not traitors by not opposing Republican MAGA loudly and strongly...maybe just feckless leaders.

leonardlanglois.cloud•5 hours ago

From Canada, at this point, the Democratic Party is complicit, period. They're trying to survive within the new system rather than pointing out that the system is completely corrupted by the MAGA worms.

cellardoor64.bsky.social•3 hours ago

One-thousand-fucking-percent. Right on the money. They would rather MAGA corporate raid the federal government than risk a populist upset to the status quo they're all getting rich off of.

janepositively.bsky.social•20 minutes ago

TOTALLY. IT'S INFURIATING! EVERYONE CAN SEE IT.

3mmaburn5.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Canada here too, and what a terrible strategy! People who want MAGA are never, ever going to vote Democrat. And people who want Democrat want someone to do something about democracy fucking ending.

mzletter1.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Exactly spot on!

blandphilosophy.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Yep. Believe me, the Democratic base is ready to gut the party and start over. 2026 is going to be insane, and that movement starts *now*.

megjb.bsky.social•4 hours ago

You don’t speak for the democratic base. The party doesn’t need to be gutted.

cellardoor64.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Are you saying you are happy with their performance last election cycle and in opposition to Trump now? I'm genuinely curious. What do you think the modern Democratic party is doing well?

blandphilosophy.bsky.social•3 hours ago

You're right, let's just keep getting our teeth kicked in every fucking election. Maybe voters will eventually take pity on us for being so earnest.

beegutjahr.bsky.social•3 hours ago

From America: Yes

priscillamaloney.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Ironically-the mood on the ground here is as you say-us "constituents" are much more likely to BLAME our elected Senators for rolling over like Neville Chamberlain, giving up the only card they have to play-no on cloture-than responsibility for the shutdown. That lies entirely with Trump-Musk.

princessjemmy.bsky.social•4 hours ago

They certainly have stepped up their hands out. I blocked DNC on email, so now they’re having their PACs send me email asking for money.

(N.B.: am still contributing to my rep and local party. It’s national that isn’t getting another penny from me after the colossal waste they made of last year.)

leonardlanglois.cloud•3 hours ago

That's part of the problem that plagues US politics across the aisle, your parties are money making machines to sustain themselves. They're not about improving anyone's lives except a few billionnaires. Political financing has to be cleaned up completely, the worm in the apple is called Citizens Utd

princessjemmy.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Preaching to the choir. Needs to be sued to oblivion.

imperfectpitch.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Omg I’m so glad you said this out loud. I’ve been thinking that but was wondering if I’m the only one seeing things….

leonardlanglois.cloud•4 hours ago

Do we really have a choice?

Trump and his minions are always pushing variations of annexation of Canada.

Citizens of the United States not taking care of their own business, no offense, might end up impacting very negatively everyone.

theunrepentables.bsky.social•4 hours ago

I think real Americans can take down AmeriKa X. They are putting the boots to Tesla - it really is a Chainsaw Massacre. Manitoba got Amazon to not ship edged weapons there, everyone in Canada should go look them up on there. Social Media Activism 101 - things I can do today. #20NewProvinces

imperfectpitch.bsky.social•3 hours ago

I 💯 want and will support this to happen

timmyhecta.bsky.social•3 hours ago

americans should be in the streets in millions

pnwtrovert.bsky.social•2 hours ago

This is how enlightened US citizens feel every, single day. About our own fellow citizens. If you can even call them that. They’re certainly something.

bloodyelle.bsky.social•4 hours ago

It’s horrifying to see. I feel like we have all been sold out for a small shot of them holding onto some semblance of power that will never be granted to them. They’ll eventually get the ax, but until then they won’t think it’ll happen to them if they capitulate.

timmyhecta.bsky.social•3 hours ago

americans should be in the streets in millions

pmwcan.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Yes! Exactly.

jonrademacher.bsky.social•3 hours ago

I keep saying this but the disinformation node of the oligarchal structure in the USA is VERY strong. Their indoctrination methods are VERY well tuned. There are far too many people who accept abuse from dems just because it's not overt antisemitic racist homophobia.

mypdt.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Pass it on!

https://bsky.app/profile/mypdt.bsky.social/post/3lkban4rvnk2n

rude-dog.bsky.social•3 hours ago

They don't know what to do.

nlcoombe.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Newsome has LOST any vote from me.Just RIDICULOUS

janepositively.bsky.social•21 minutes ago

Absolutely pathetic

jghotier.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Bernie is the opposition party

jpmarmen.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Let’s flood Schumer’s phone lines right now! (202) 224-6542

ponderosatree.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Platforming MAGA is not a thing. MAGA is in power. They are fully platformed. We need to take on their anti-democratic capitalism head on. They want a fascist crony capitalism state. Newsom can run circles around these goons.

hopelaughlove.bsky.social•3 hours ago

🤷🏽‍♀️ they always play checkers while GOP plays chess

ucb12.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Adam, they r all bought and paid for by corporate donors & wealthy people who will never taste the grapes of wrath the current regime has foisted upon us. Thus u have the biggest names in Dem politics playing nice with any MAGGOT that might give them their time. The donor class is ok with that.

thad1008.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Gavin Newsom was a fool for interviewing Charlie Kirk, who promptly badmouthed Gavin on Fox News today. I hope Gavin learns his lesson.

joeypacorusty25.bsky.social•2 hours ago

What?!!

fauxnymous.bsky.social•4 hours ago

What did I miss?

bjsbluemax2.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Adam, with the way the world is in general & the US in particular why should anyone be surprised that once seemingly rational people do things once thought unthinkable?

robert-e-630.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Chuck Schumer literally Neville Chamberlain right now

pamrak.bsky.social•5 hours ago

I’m not seeing sources that say Schumer is defacto backing the CR??

crhesq06.bsky.social•2 hours ago

If they don't stand up NOW (Even if it causes a shutdown.) they better not come and ask me for a damn thing. Donations, phone banks, canvas? NADA!!

cabates.bsky.social•1 hour ago

And they are ALWAYS asking for freaking money!!?? Makes me crazy....do your damn job!

kagglers.bsky.social•1 hour ago

It’s all performance art at this point. The Democrats are complicit.

montysuniverse.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Limousine Dems won’t fight. They are dominated by the privileged elites and the old guard establishment. They are so involved in maintaining their own privileged social and financial positions they do not recognize immediacy of the threat.

prr333.bsky.social•6 hours ago

I am starting to wonder why I'm Following you. You are sounding less like a leader and influencer and more like someone more content with complaining about the Democrats inability to fix your Party for you, or the damage it is doing to our country.

kathykatd.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Elected Democrats are now collaborators. End of story.

devlynangel.bsky.social•4 hours ago

💯

rico99.bsky.social•3 hours ago

I keep saying we need new leadership. Fuck those old assholes. You get it Adam.

cipher-v.bsky.social•2 hours ago

I honestly don’t get what his strategy is there. I have no problem with him inviting them but (from Kirk episode) he concedes more than he pushes back on and ends up looking like he lost the argument.

mxburbank.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Don't get me wrong, I'm very glad you woke up and I think you've got guts and act admirably, but you were a Republican office holder for more than 20 years. Don't tell me you don't have a passing familiarity with knuckling under and doing awful shit.

claudia-in-tucson.bsky.social•5 hours ago

I recommend reading, for some perspective, Repub Mike Madrid’s Substack, yesterday’s, on Newsom’s engaging crazy MAGA. Schumer & the CR 🤷‍♀️ it’s a tough spot to be in. MAGA disinfo makes it possible to blame Dems for any & everything. Not happy about any of it. It’s chess at this point

claudia-in-tucson.bsky.social•4 hours ago

BUT Dems need to make MAGA squirm. Make it difficult for them . They absolutely cannot continue to give up their power.

scariann.bsky.social•4 hours ago

The current crop of Democrats mostly suck. We need you back in Washington. There is a shortage of principled people, regardless of party.

typoknig.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Fundraising.

ngage.bsky.social•3 hours ago

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

stephgabz.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Headless, spineless, clueless... hopefully soon jobless. Let those who want to challenge Krasnov step forward and take charge

birkirstin.bsky.social•2 hours ago

No appeasement! 😡

design3.bsky.social•5 hours ago

John Fetterman is carrying the White FLAG

man is he a huge disappointment

design3.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Bye America

It was sorta nice..................................

Schumer the guy who would have made a great vichy government head of State

stallfortime.bsky.social•5 hours ago

I've been asking that for 5 years.

michaeldupuis.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Nothing like surrendering in advance.

suescannon.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Yes. It’s creepy and crazy-making.

daughterofwitches.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Not to vote for older white guys that do not give a shit about you and got us into this mess in the first place.

theender.bsky.social•4 hours ago

ADAM,
HELP US.
YOUR ARE ONLY HOPE.

javamav.bsky.social•2 hours ago

The Dems are not that party, and haven’t been for a very long time. We need to look somewhere else if we want a party to represent this democracy. It would seem the Dems are nothing more than paid operatives for MAGA…for the most part.

irishlace.bsky.social•2 hours ago

"Chuck Schumer is defacto supporting the CR"
What the hell does that even MEAN?

nico-02.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Schumer is “in fact” supporting the CR.
You’re gonna be sorry @schumer.senate.gov
You’ve been there too long. All those on the other side of the aisle that are intentionally ruining our lives, are your buddies. Face it. You’re no better than they are. You’re all filthy pigs.

irishlace.bsky.social•10 minutes ago

"Schumer is 'in fact' supporting the CR."
Good.
Thanks for clearing that up.

suzai.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Call your senators! Tell them this is unacceptable!

thehermitqueen.bsky.social•35 minutes ago

Ugh! These Dems, with few exceptions are so out of touch and not made for this moment.

thomaspaine1974.bsky.social•6 hours ago

We should start a party called The Common Sense Party, which emphasizes Americas true original values..the writings of Thomas Paine.

mzletter1.bsky.social•4 hours ago

We need to get schumer the F out of there now. Probably jefferies too. How incredibly disappointing & embarrassing these two have turned out to be 🙄

hilifechic.bsky.social•2 hours ago

AGREE

americansilo.bsky.social•2 hours ago

I second that emotion.

veracitas.bsky.social•4 hours ago

marissakds.bsky.social•5 hours ago

When the government shuts down on the 14th of March, it will be because the GOP wants to do things their way without regard to the American people. They want to give the rich more $$$. Yes they will blame Democrats, but they are the ones in the WH, congress and senate. They own this shutdown!

buttercreamboredom.bsky.social•5 hours ago

If only we had one. I don't know what to do. I want to support dems actually trying to behave like an opposition party, but I do no not support $ the democratic party. I'm coming to understand more what its been like for you on the Republican side who've been fighting against Trumpism for a decade.

ruthkub.bsky.social•5 hours ago

We got a fundraising flyer from the DNC in the mail yesterday, it went straight into the recycling bin. Thanks in part to their lack of action we have other places our money is needed right now.

dumptheorangefelon.bsky.social•1 hour ago

I am lost! I just do not get it anymore.

dgmcase.bsky.social•2 hours ago

fr... so disappointing

theresistanceat.bsky.social•5 hours ago

VOTE THEM OUT! Repubs passed the Backdoor Budget (bend over) CR. Support the Dems: Valimont in FL-1; Josh Weil in FL-6; Blake Gendebien in NY-21; Crawford for WI Supreme Court in the upcoming Special Elections. DONATE at https://www.actblue.com/directory? and State Legislatures at https://dlcc.org LOCK THEM UP!

pfiore8.bsky.social•5 hours ago

ah yes... the old he was against it before he was for it routine

and what is there left to say about the odious Gavin oh Gavin Newsom...

katakateri.bsky.social•5 hours ago

The gif makes me think of Musk on ketamine.

pfiore8.bsky.social•5 hours ago

hahahahahahahahaha

vl2024.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Indeed. The Democratic Party is doomed to become irrelevant. Start fresh! The 1776 American system is dead and done.

paulinacalavera.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Well, we all know the dems are NOT the opposition. That has been made quite clear by their actions, inactions, and silence.

fascisthunter99.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Elon is a global threat

https://youtu.be/Ocqk_SNiSeU?si=0FA3Ku847cbRmueq

ryebaby.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Trusk has already effectively kneecapped much of the govt -- the Dems can't "save" us from a shutdown bc it is already underway. They seem more &more like they have no philos. diff with the GOP, just anger that they aren't in charge. Bernie has the right idea -- make some noise, rattle a cage

highpeakwarrior.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Establishment Dems will always side with corporate donors

gamer47.bsky.social•5 hours ago

They got the memo. Identity politics and victimhood don't win elections.

billanspach.bsky.social•4 hours ago

NOW you realize - why more people did not vote than voted for EITHER PARTY! Folks are struggling to find a difference. I am Non Affiliated - leaning left in most instances (after having been a 2.5 decade R when I still thought it meant Eisenhower - I left when they went Reagan). We need to do >60%

319th82nd.bsky.social•5 hours ago

This seems like a contradiction.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/schumer-senate-democrats-votes-gop-funding-bill-shutdown-rcna196029

joeynyc.bsky.social•4 hours ago

@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
Your political future just dried up.. Bye Felicia 👋

sorenmccarthy.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Schumer has a version of Lindsey Graham Syndrome; there’s no there, there beyond the compulsion to retain the job. He’d evaporate without his Senate Seat.

justadadnc.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Do you FIGHT?
Or do you SURRENDER?
Who are you TODAY?

@adamkinzinger.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov @schiff.senate.gov @repjasmine.bsky.social @chuckschumer.com @thebulwark.bsky.social @meidastouch.com

bselected.bsky.social•1 minute ago

IMO Newsom is talking to the extreme right-wing as a way to show there may be some commonality in all the hoopla.
As for Chuck Schumer well it's time he retired.

talentedripley.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Adam we need you and Pete to run. I’m so tired of fake democrats.

greglovelace.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Exactly

rmatuz.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Chuck Schumer should step down but what do you want the Democrats to do? It’s lose lose.

randomhero79.bsky.social•10 minutes ago

The rest of the world isn’t surprised, being backstabbed by people you thought were friends…welcome to the party

stonefeathers.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Both Russian republicans and dumb democrats are fucking useless
While the average American is fucked

A pox
on both their houses

we-all-do-better.bsky.social•5 hours ago

We need to implement federal recalls for constituents to stop this!

miaganga.bsky.social•2 hours ago

WTF Chuck Schumer?!? Life is unpredictable & scary for us lay people, QUIT THE HEAD GAMES.

pamnapo.bsky.social•5 hours ago

The GOP gummed up the works every time they had the chance and now they’re in total power. Tell me why the Dems are afraid to do the same?

madkingupdates.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Adam, I think you would be better at this than any of the blue dog democrats. Maybe you should primary them.

cavalrygreek.bsky.social•5 hours ago

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5191954-senate-democrats-government-shutdown/ Schumer has no balls!

skulduggery-joe.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Democrats are too old and sad to fight anymore. We can't depend on the same people who got us to this fucked up place to get us out of it. They need new blood and fighters if they want to stay in the game.

debkat.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Exactly this. We have strong young, intelligent leaders who need to take over.

theeagles.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Great point!

cwirtz.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Maybe there’s not an opposition Party. Call me cynical but it’s become increasingly clear to me….Sarah Kendzior has been right. From October 2024: https://sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/totem-and-taboo

cwirtz.bsky.social•5 hours ago

jollyman21.bsky.social•6 hours ago

They are playing to both sides and losing a 2 front war

turboe4truth.bsky.social•2 hours ago

We don’t have one. We need a new party!!!!!!!! Fuck the dems too

bearbuttsam.bsky.social•6 hours ago

I'm guessing he's trying to look like bipartisanship can still happen. It's too far gone now; it's either-or time.
This does not look good for him.

manbats.bsky.social•5 hours ago

If you can’t beat them, join them. 🤷‍♂️

buttercreamboredom.bsky.social•5 hours ago

If you can't beat them let them catch the car and take the resistance underground. Maybe?

eufydoofy.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Gavin is running for president right now.

jjj8819.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Read these books by Dr. Bandy X. Lee: The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump and her follow up book: The More Dangerous Case of Donald Trump. Psychiatrists discuss the truth of his mental condition which demonstrates his mental illness.

aetheln.bsky.social•3 hours ago

So Wartime Powers against immigrants now?

aetheln.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Time to say..

#FuckChuck

mattdmccoy.bsky.social•2 hours ago

You risked everything by serving on the January 6th committee, and the Senate Dems appear unwilling to vote against a terrible CR that will allow Musk to continue destroying the federal government. If that is how it ends up playing out, why are the Dems even serving in the Senate?

carriesriverbound.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Maybe you and Pete run together? 2 smart respected veterans.🤷🏼‍♀️👍❤️🤬

talentedripley.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Can you imagine? 💓

ihavenousername.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Yes! Yes please. 👍

carriesriverbound.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Adam it’s time for to begin your campaign for the presidency, but you must run as a Dem, otherwise you’re 3rd party, we all know how that works.

cabates.bsky.social•1 hour ago

I hear you Carrie and think it sucks that Adam would have to run as a dem b/c third parties have not worked...that is a huge part of the problem too. I support Adam in this endeavor and agree with putting him forth to run

redroach67.bsky.social•6 hours ago

You have to have opposition to have an opposition party.

At this point they are collaborators.

Quisling is the Latin Term.

cynt1183.bsky.social•3 hours ago

I’m so pissed at democrats. They’re weak and I just don’t trust them anymore to get us through this fu king disaster. This is not a normal administration so stop acting like it’s business as usual! They’re not up for this fight. We’re fucked

resist77.bsky.social•5 hours ago

The opposition desperately needs Democratic lawmakers who will stand out. We won’t have a movement with decorum. Trump proves that.

Give us hope and something Americans can join.

We need this!! Every day!!

https://youtu.be/INvMI6H58Aw?si=c4xhsgg_NjO80yJG

resist77.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Call to action. Get on the phone. We don’t want democrats bending a knee to keep the government open. Republicans prey on your good nature.

We want resistance, we want a spectacle and we want it now.

okaynova.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Maybe they want a third major party to form...I don't get it. They have no clue how to fight.

rossg13.bsky.social•3 hours ago

There’s an opposition party? I thought we just had a decorative door mat

jeanne430.bsky.social•5 hours ago

The Democrats should not support this bill ! It is awful and then it falls on the President .
No words for Newsom !!!

enilreb.bsky.social•5 hours ago

If the tables were turned the Republicans would stand together and shut it down

da5idblacksun.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Worry about your fascist party.

midwestboomer.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Dear @chuckschumer.com - Trump has already shut down all normalcy in Congress, so stop pussyfooting around in your “normal” dead head and grow a spine for a change!! A useless “open” government will get $0 Campaign Contributions for the @DNC going forward, same goes to @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social

alexdolat.bsky.social•50 minutes ago

Did you vote for Trump in 2020 after watching his pandemic performance?

no1vermin.bsky.social•3 hours ago

After seeing this at the media/reporters party, you didn't realize Schumer is the problem??
Get rid of him, Pelosi, Jefferies, and the other idiots who voted to censor Greene!!

brklynlib.bsky.social•2 hours ago

😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

msdavinci.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Just a picture doesn’t always say a thousand words. This is serial murderer who buried dozens of victims under his house posing with Mrs Carter.

jxsgrma.bsky.social•2 hours ago

They didnt vote to censure Green

sylalexasha.bsky.social•5 hours ago

There is no point. Our Dem leadership at this point is complicit

hilifehero.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Moderate dems have NEVER been “the opposition party.”

Fucking. NEVER.

dcclegend.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Can you please run as an independent 🙏

overallthiscrap.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Fuck that run as a Democrat

seanhandel.bsky.social•4 hours ago

It's so hard to watch people operating without principles.

sachigo.bsky.social•3 hours ago

hmmm --- I mean, otherwise there would be many empty seats --- would look --- a bit --- poor

reanda.bsky.social•3 hours ago

If the Ds fold to passing the budget bill I’m done fighting. It’s pointless to fight when the ones in control just roll over.

politicalamericans.bsky.social•3 hours ago

America's future is contingent on Democrats having the guts to let the government shut down.

In truth, there is no government to save.

MAGA have violently attacked our Capitol and filled our government with grifters & fascists.

If Democrats help MAGA out of this mess, we'll know America is dead.