If a miracle somehow occurs and cloture fails despite Chuck Schumer's capitulation, he's out as minority leader ASAP, yes? I mean, he should be out anyway, but there's no way he can continue to hold that position if his whole caucus tells him to fuck off, right? - ThreadSky

craigcalcaterra.bsky.social • 1 day ago

If a miracle somehow occurs and cloture fails despite Chuck Schumer's capitulation, he's out as minority leader ASAP, yes? I mean, he should be out anyway, but there's no way he can continue to hold that position if his whole caucus tells him to fuck off, right?

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jesuszoidberg.bsky.social•1 day ago

I think he's probably out either way sooner than later, but yeah.

raf.bsky.social•1 day ago

Nancy Pelosi just told him off, FWIW. He's just not in a tenable position.

jimneedscoffee.bsky.social•1 day ago

I mean, what would ever give you that idea? And who'd they pick to take over, Durbin?

yinkadoubledare.bsky.social•1 day ago

I think the other Senator from Illinois would be more likely than Durbin at this point (and I don't think she'd likely be the choice either, although I think she'd be better at it than a lot of options)

yinkadoubledare.bsky.social•1 day ago

Patty Murray would be a possibility, she's 74 and been in the Senate for ages so she fits the Dems usual way of It's Their Turn while not being in the Surrender Caucus (including the ones always voting for Trump cabinet pics)