Oh no! @adamkinzinger.bsky.social and @lizcheney.bsky.social might have some advice for Sen. Murkowski on how to handle the GOP fallout from making an obviously defensible and correct decision for the US, based on facts and evidence gathered through process. At least Alaska can’t be gerrymandered.
Right, yes. Constituents want to know that their rep tried, don’t they? I mean, Murkowski has already succeeded in reaching an ethical decision, with reasoning. Given the current climate, that alone will put a target in her back.
Is there something else that you think she might be failing to do?
We need Alaskan residence to reach out to her and show their support for her decision. IF her and the senator from Maine are the only two obstacles for Trump, he will try to break it bribe them.
They have 53 Senators, plus the VP vote. If she and Collins (who'd be the only other person who might dissent on their side), voted against it, they'd still have a majority without the VP's vote.
All other GOP senators should just copy/paste this statement and change the name at the bottom and sign it. It’s clear, precise and to the point. Nothing to add..
What a mighty thing it is to see a true public servant with "a good conscience" Thank you for stepping up Thank you for your courage Thank you for your example to others. I salute you my lady !!!!
They allowed 3 no votes and Vance the tie breaker. They talked about it last night. This was planned. This helps them with their base. All political theater. Don’t count her as a hero.
Is she going to also come out against the other batshit crazy and harmful things Trump has done the last 48hrs? WHO, Paris accord, drug prices, J6ers Jeezus so many I'm losing track but I'm sure that's part of the shock and awe plan - some get through just by sheer volume.
I dont think it matters now 'cause Mitch flipped the script'—yep, another white supremacist going to be ready to play 'general' for their Orange Ruler. Remember Elon’s nazi salute as he said "THIS One Really Mattered!"— They're not even trying to be subtle about their Gleichschaltung
She is not a hero, not brave, she is simply doing her job. Every single GQP Senator KNOWS Hegseth is unqualified! Even his mother admits it!!! The other Senators are cowards. Spineless under threat of a well funded primary challenger. We are corrupted.
All but two Republicans voted to confirm a fall down drunk, sexual abuser who knows nothing about the Department of Defense, to lead America's entire military. The Republican Party has sold out America. Marc Elias is correct. We're on our own.
There are 3 GOP Senators voting no, but there’s 1 Democrat voting yes, so we’re stuck with this piece of shit unless more GOP Senators grow a conscience & a set of balls, which is unlikely.
Call her office and thank her. Tell her to stand strong. She's going to get pummeled by trump loyalists for this. Let her know we support her decision.
We will soon have proof that there is something radically wrong w/Senate Republicans if Sen. Susan Collins and other Republican Senators don’t join Sen. Murkowski in opposing Hegseth’s confirmation. We could discover how many Republican Senators are also unfit & unqualified if Hegseth is confirmed.
Omg! Hope she doesn’t get “the call” one word will change her mind. “primary” I’ll believe when the time comes. They all fold like a cheap lawn chairs.
Rmember: "I believe that the president has learned from this case," Collins said in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell on Tuesday, before a speech on the Senate floor about her decision. "The president has been impeached. That's a pretty big lesson."
Has anyone asked any of these clown candidates why they think they are qualified for these positions? What's Hegseth going to say? "Look - putting on a Fox show is hard work. I plan to draw from that experience."
Instead it's just turned into congressional "are you smarter than a 5th grader?"
God BLESS her! (Now if our wonderful Iowa Joni Ernst could just do the right thing instead of stepping on other's pain to advance herself there might be a prayer he won't get confirmed).
We need Murkowski and Collins to keep their word. If Ernst joins them he won’t have enough votes to be confirmed. We just need 3 republicans to vote no.
Unfortunately, Joni doesn't do anything that isn't self serving. She knows if she stands up to him now, it'll screw her for her whole time in office. However, I would love Grassley to redeem some of his decency and stand up and vote against him/others. He can't possibly go for another term.
The fact that this even makes news is disturbing because most would definitely not vote to confirm that man to such an important job! America, be better.
They all know he isn’t qualified for the job. They are too petrified to go up against Trump. His mother called him out about his bad behavior. When mom call you out that’s it. Its final mom knows best.
Placing an unqualified, morally bankrupt, ethically blind misogynist as Secretary of Defense isn’t just reckless—it’s dangerous. This isn’t leadership; it’s a ticking time bomb for national security and the values we claim to uphold. Shadows grow when we allow them to lead. 🌗✨
Murkowski and Collins always get cover to vote no so they can look like they are supporting their constituents. Guessing that this was negotiated to get their votes in favor of the reconciliation bill that's coming.
I 100% agree with her statement. My point is it is highly likely that Republican leadership allowed her to make this statement and vote no on Hegseth in exchange for more critical votes down the road. Murkowski and Collins voting no on Hegseth will not change the outcome.
And I absolutely agree with you. I’m appreciative that her performative statement was not half assed bc she’s probably still going to catch hell from online trash.
Get back to me when he is actually NOT confirmed. Then I’ll celebrate. 2 no votes from Murkowski and Collins is nothing more than a smoke and mirrors press release.🙄
This is a face of a true American Patriot! Putting Country over Party! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Nobody should be supporting hegseth the sickening drugging Rapist! A person the military would kick out on their sickazz ABSOLUTELY NOT choose to have run its organization!
Ok so we didn’t need a tie breaker because McConnell backed down. Just when you think you see it coming it just doesn’t. You can always count on Mitch.
Don’t be. . This is the face of a self-serving opportunist who knows they have enough votes to confirm. It’s a shallow gesture. She got permission form GOP leadership to “break ranks” knowing it would preserve her seat and still get Hegseth approved.
No we don’t. This is the face of a self-serving opportunist who knows they have enough votes to confirm. It’s a shallow gesture. She got permission form GOP leadership to “break ranks” knowing it would preserve her seat and still get Hegseth approved.
Her “courage” is only because the leaders of her cult gave her and 2 others permission to break ranks, knowing they gave enough votes to approve (with Vance casting the tie-breaker)! 😡
I’m not going to get too excited, but this is a tiny ray of light in the dark pit of the Republican Party. Thank you Sen. Murkowski for doing right thing for the country, and our military.
@meidastouch.com
How come Pete Hegseth wasn’t sworn in before his testimony at the confirmation committee hearing????All other nominees in the hearings that I watched were sworn in.
Even without his moral issues, a tv weekend talking head should not be running our military complex or handling a budget of this magnitude or the largest staff in the nation.
Yes, thank you Senator Murkowski for putting our country first on this vote. There are many to come and I know it will be tough. But those of us who care about a strong national security stand behind you! Let’s get three more! Strengthen your spine for these times and meet the moment!
No she didn’t put country first. This is the face of a self-serving opportunist who knows they have enough votes to confirm. It’s a shallow gesture. She got permission form GOP leadership to “break ranks” knowing it would preserve her seat and still get Hegseth approved.
I read that 3 R senators were given permission to vote against him. Murkowski, Collins + one more, so Vance could then break the tie.
I hope this is incorrect. It smells of, "Oh, too bad, you came so close."
Pfui.
this decision is misguided, pete hegseth is highly qualified and would make an excellent secretary of defense, his confirmation should not be politicized.
Till tomorrow when they go ahead and give her what she's asking for. Then that head will spin and her 2nd face will come out. (Just watch.) I hope that I'm wrong, but - I don't trust her. Not one bit!
She can say whatever she wants to, but the fact is all these GOP senator's like her do this then somehow when that vote comes she has a change of heart.
He is all of those things. Unfortunately, he’ll probably still get confirmed. With 3 GOP Senators voting no, it would’ve been a toe & gone to Vance to break & we know he’ll vote however Trump tells him to vote. But with Fetterman voting yes, he’ll be confirmed. It’s so sad.
Trump renames DoD as "Great Military Department"
- Price of ICBMs drops 14%
- Acting GMD Secretary Hegseth places priority on developing new logo
- GSA to renovate Pentagon as beautiful 4-sided building in Classical style
- Russia acquires Poland in surprise deal with EU
So, if they have 3 votes to lose, so far Murkowski and Collins plus if another republican votes, no, he will still be appointed because of Fetterman being a yes?
Oh, I read an article this morning that stated even though he was a yes on Hegseth, he wasn't switching parties. Then I stand corrected if he votes no, thank you.
Correct! Mitch, Susan and Lisa are saying they will say no but Fetterman being a yes….means he will get confirmed. If all other Dems vote no and we get five GOPs to vote no then he won’t get confirmed but if we only get four GOPs to say no then Couch boy Vance will be the tie breaker.
No she isn’t. This is the face of a self-serving opportunist who knows they have enough votes to confirm. It’s a shallow gesture. She got permission form GOP leadership to “break ranks” knowing it would preserve her seat and still get Hegseth approved.
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Is there something else that you think she might be failing to do?
Expresses concern.
Ratifies anyway.
Yours is the most likely, though.
Heard having dog tags dangling in a lady's face while being raped is SO FKN COOL!
The roberts scrotum said it's legal... As long as the documents remain intact...
Bonus benefit - Alt text annoys the heck out of Trump and Musk.
#Resist
#MakeMAGAmad
#NoFascists
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The masks are about to come off.🤷♀️
Instead it's just turned into congressional "are you smarter than a 5th grader?"
If he still gets approved, as it appears the Rs have planned, then even her vote is just more 🐂💩
Liz Cheney is another.
#PeteHegsethIsNOTqualified
#PeteHegsethIsNOTqualified
#PeteHegsethIsNOTqualified
#PeteHegsethIsNOTqualified
Still not good enough!
Not half good enough.
How come Pete Hegseth wasn’t sworn in before his testimony at the confirmation committee hearing????All other nominees in the hearings that I watched were sworn in.
WTF? He's not even close to "O10" (Generals) experience level necessary to serve as Def Sec.
It's an insult to all Americans and any sane military personnel (enlisted or retired).
HE'S NOT QUALIFIED!!!
I hope this is incorrect. It smells of, "Oh, too bad, you came so close."
Pfui.
#PickledPete
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Trump renames DoD as "Great Military Department"
- Price of ICBMs drops 14%
- Acting GMD Secretary Hegseth places priority on developing new logo
- GSA to renovate Pentagon as beautiful 4-sided building in Classical style
- Russia acquires Poland in surprise deal with EU
#RenameAndShame
of getting reelected as a dem he will. He’s way too out of the box to get elected as a republican.
Hey dems, we will trade you her and the other dried up ring for fetterman...
You pick up a seat!
Kindly use Fetterfreak in your math.