Felon trump is unable or unwilling to find anyone qualified to fill positions. Or is it he just wants his lackeys so he can control them and do whatever he wants. Constitutions damned!!!!
How the hell is it bipartisan. Democratic lawmakers are failing us. We can’t vote out Republicans, but we can vote out our own. If they are not up to the fight, get them out. We need new blood people.
According to https://govtrack.us, Hassan did vote yes to confirm Noem, so there were 7 Dems voting yes. Also several Dem no votes.
Yes votes:
Peters & Slotkin (MI)
Hassan & Shaheen (NH)
Kim (NJ)
Fetterman (PA)
Kaine (VA)
Not Voting:
Warnock (GA)
Schatz (HI)
King (ME)
Smith (MN)
Merkley & Wyden (OR)
I have no idea why any Democrat is voting with Republicans ever. Ever. We're just going to capitulate to them too. It's exactly why I left the Democrat party years ago. They suck
It is becoming increasingly clear we will need to give this man what he wants. The largest gathering at the capitals of the United States. We will need to swamp every capital strategically with committed non-violent protesters. Something like 20% of State populations entering their capitals.
Just because the organs of government are captured. We the people are not. The people are the body of this nation. This bribery, infidelity and various corruption but symptoms of an infection. We shake off our apathy and enrich our diet. Gather together become immune to division.♥️🔄👣
This women is a proven fire cracker who flew the Coo coo nest. Very wild and explosive. What the hell were these democrats thinking. And is seems no Republicans voted against her. Even representatives of our own party flipped. I am done as who to trust. smdh!
Why did I waste my vote for a lying puppy killer supporter that's what I want to know.
What is the point of voting democrat at all anymore? Especially here in Michigan?
How the Democrats are just bending a knee to the Fascists is just sickening. Not one of the Democrats should have went to the inauguration, not one of them even opened an investigation to look into voter fraud. Then trump brags about it. @repjasmine.bsky.social IS the only good one in government
This is another disaster. She launched false attacks on the Indian Reservations after they banned her for abuse of animals. I can not believe that the Felon is trying to say that native Americans do not have birthright citizenship and she is just the moron to enforce it.
I tried to send an email to her today, but her webpage is less than functional. The voicemail was in her predecessor's name and full, of course. And there was no link to make an email.
Did you see the word bipartisanship? I have worked hard to get them to vote against these nominees and against the Laken Riley Act. I will not trash the ones who did because they are who we have at the moment, like it or not. I will continue to pressure them. I won't give the enemy ammo, though.
Let me put it in perspective. Who would you rather go after: the politician that thinks it’s okay for children to give birth to a pedophile’s baby or a politician that allows you to have that right, but they don’t codify into law?
You’re absolutely right. We need new leaders. I was incredibly disappointed when AOC was denied a leadership position. She is so influential that people voted for her and Trump in the election. She’s that powerful. The Democratic Party needs to prioritize people like AOC.
How awesome that the Senate confirmed another 4th ReichGimp who, as a self-confessed dog killer, cannot legally enter Canada. Not can DoD head Rapey McDrunk. Wheeeeee! Are we having fun yet?
A lot of angry people on this thread should ask themselves why. Republicans want you to be reactive not proactive. I trust Senator Kaine’s judgment, the majority would’ve won and the nominee could’ve been worse. Tougher battles are coming and there is now a seat up for grabs, weaker majority.
DNC Leadership (IMO) needs to get everyone in line for the next 4 years. No more Collaborators (in the Quisling way, not the helpful way). Treat Collaborators appropriately.
But I also blame these so-called journalists who don’t hold our politicians accountable because now they’re too afraid to do anything or are literally now owned by those who are oppressing us.
Absolutely! I hold them so responsible for this mess! But now we have to stop acting like the administration is normal! And we can’t afford to have weak leadership. I agree with AOC - we need people who will brawl for us-
What they’ve always done, support the Republicans. Same bird, different wing. Hasnt the last 4 years, 8 years, decades taught you dems are not saving us?!
But this is why we need term limits because I’m tired of seeing the same people do the same crappy job year after year… if calling from bipartisanship during a Trump administration is the best they can do. It’s time to step off.
Peters handled the Dems' Senate candidate donations that cost Ryan a win over Vance in Ohio because Ryan had the audacity to challenge Pelosi for House leadership. How'd that work out for us?
Call. Call daily. Get to the point where the staffers say "Hi Kritter, what is today's issue?" If possible show up at the office, any pressers, and fundraisers.
The others are ARGUABLY from swing states, so as stupid as it is, I can understand their reasoning, even if I don't think it matters (voting FOR a cabinet secretary as a Dem wonn't win you MAGA votes). But what are Kim's and Kaine's excuse? They are safely in blue enough states!
Thanks! One of my biggest peeves is that most mainstream media don't report or at a minimum link to Congressional votes on confirmations or issues of critical interest to constituents. Journalists should help keep politicians accountable. Why bother paying them if they don't?
Slotkin and Peters are my Senators. They hear from me often. So far, I’m not planning to donate or work towards their reelection. Peters term is up next year. Slotkin was just elected. Both voted for the Laken Riley Act too. Weak representation.
This is why we loose. Weak leadership and representatives that don’t represent us. The middle class. The poor, the voiceless. The people that trump is targeting RIGHT NOW! We need a democratic wake up call!
This, “if they go low, we go high”, mentality may have worked during the Obama era. But if the Republicans are going to go scorched earth on our democracy. Then we need to fight back. Obstruct. Rebel. Unite.
His claim is that he is in a red state and needs to vote for all in his state. If that’s how you feel while Trump takes a dump on the constitution become a republican
As a Michigander, I am disappointed in at pissed at Peters and Slotkin. I was so happy when the districts were changed and she became our representative. I just don’t understand their rationale.
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania
Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia
Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey
Gary Peters of Michigan
Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
Elissa Slotkin of Michigan
ATTENTION DEMOCRATS, INDEPENDENTS, & THOSE WHO CARE: Talking pundits on MSNBC & CNN explaining the disasters of the Trump administration are not going to do it. We need a nationwide TV ad blitz with respected leaders sounding the alarm on this destruction of our democracy. NOW, before the Midterms.
Thinking about it. I left the party on November 6th because every single time, they cheat on the presidential primary, but I guess in a closed primary state, I’m just hurting myself
Yeah, but they have a couple of Division 2 CFB powerhouses.
When you really get down to it, CFB is all that matters in those red rural states that suckle the government teat with reckless abandon and no thought as to where the milk comes from.
She was essentially an absentee governor in SD. Just photo ops and pandering to #Felon47 with border trips and useless legislation. While theft and corruption ran rampant in state employees. She'll do the same at DHS once she decides what higher position she wants next.
this way maybe they build some bridges in their state to stay in office and come midterms, maybe we garner a few more seats to swing the pendulum blue. I’m trying to think big picture.
DISGUSTING!... SICK!... OUTRAGEOUS!... What the hell is wrong with the Democrats who voted to put this REVOLTING "Dog/Animal" KILLER, Noem, into office as Homeland Security Secretary?... This country is going to HELL and TOTAL Destruction!
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania
Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia
Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey
Gary Peters of Michigan
Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
Elissa Slotkin of Michigan
Bipartisanly walking us into fascism with a smile on their faces.
Well, this guy yanked federal protection from Dr. Fauci and said he'd bear no responsibility if something bad happened to him. What does that sound like to you? Sounds like a great, big OK to me.........
Haven't "mobsters" been sent to jail for the same.......Uh, wait.... never mind....
Sick. She hates the red people living in the state where she was governor so much that they would not allow her on their reservations, will kill any living thing that annoys her, will grift for teeth and we won't even get into Cory Lewandowski. What is wrong with our Democratic representatives?
I was too. I changed parties for the primary 4 years ago and stayed bc “down ballot” was now my thing. I’m done now. I can’t imagine ever, ever voting republican going forward, but I need to disassociate from this party. It’s making me nuts.
I'm so livid. They are doing nothing but placating trump and the Repubs. Aside from 3 or 4 of them that are actively speaking out. Do they crave power so much that they'll let him destroy us?
Six Democrats voted with Republicans to confirm Noem: Sens. John Fetterman (Pa.), Tim Kaine (Va.), Andy Kim (N.J.), Gary Peters (Mich.), Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.) and Elissa Slotkin (Mich.).
I don't feel safe or secure with Kristi running Homeland Security at all. And it has nothing with her being a Woman. It has everything to do with her being an idiot who let covid cases skyrocket in her state and being a shameless Trump sycophant.
Could the big picture be that the Dems who voted for her are looking at the long game. If they come from purple states, perhaps this is a way to lay groundwork to be reelected by looking moderate. She was going to be confirmed anyway…
Perhaps, but what’s done is done. Is the alternative to vote a dem OUT?? For me, that’s a no. I’m going to hope that the guy who is in the room has a different perspective than me. That’s how I will try not to lose my mind.
What's done is still doing. The alternative to have bad Dems is either a strong 3rd party or to bring a good Dem in and the bad Dem out, and you can do this starting to voice your concern in town halls, becoming an activism for better representatives and causes, not stay there and hope for someone.
What is going on with Fetterman? Democrats how could any of you vote yes to her? Republicans and Democrats make them put up more qualified candidates. You have to power. Stop worrying about being primaried because either way, you are not helping your constituents if you aren't voting for them.
Pathetic that bipartisan submission. Just when it's necessary that dam of resistance, they aren't different to the useless idiots to help the Nazis in 1933
Literally all I know about Noem is she shot a dog. That is enough, though.
Dems need to resist every unqualified nominee. There is no placating Trump or finding common ground.
The man wants to invade sovereign nations and put people he doesn't like in prison camps. Sound familiar?
Not a single democrat should in any way be enabling or tacitly approving anything done by this criminal president and his administration. The betrayal of these spineless Dems is as bad as those we know who voted for Trump after we warned them what would happen.
Wow! All of a sudden the mood has changed into a doom & gloom, blame the Democrats game! Where’s the courage to stand up against injustice? Where’s support for those standing up for us?
Journalists, start chasing DEMS and ask them why the person got their vote. Let’s primary them. The candidates ARE NOT QUALIFIED! DEMS should not give the president, house or senate one vote!They aren’t listening! God God DEMS stop playing nice in the sandbox. We are in a S##Tstorm! PISSED AT YOU!
😿The GOP has lost it's fucking mind. A woman capable of shooting a puppy in the face, cause she "hated that thing." A DRUNK in charge of our military. All the rest of the freaks will be confirmed. I have no doubt idiot Gaetz could have been confirmed by this putrid bunch, had he tried. WE ARE FUCKED
They are all resigned to be our rulers, no longer interested in representing. They have given into fascism... Anyone voting for any of these cabinet picks have sold their soul.
you dont get it , there is no America, we ended that, there is now only magaland, this is the land where crime is king, we elected a criminal, we chose, we are the bad guys, the are a criminal enterprise, we are the bad guys
The dumpster fire has more fuel! Hello Meidas Mighty, just signed up to this platform. Ben, I never miss an episode of yours on YouTube, Thank you so much for what you do!
This is beyond ridiculous! Republicans don’t keep their powder dry for the bigger fight they vote down everyone when democrats are in power. We should do the same fight everyday!!!
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If every dem voted no, the outcome would be the same.
Every single thing Republicans do is on them & their voters. Even if it is fashionable to blame dems.
So, while I wish she would have voted no, I know it doesn't matter in practical terms and I'm still glad she won.
Look, I wouldn't have voted for her, and I'm annoyed at those who did.
I save my real anger for those who really caused it: Republicans.
100% of Republicans support this garbage, and part of the reason they won is because bashing dems is super popular on the left and right.
Isn't that the "person" who cannot set foot on Reservations in South Dakota? 🙄
Yes votes:
Peters & Slotkin (MI)
Hassan & Shaheen (NH)
Kim (NJ)
Fetterman (PA)
Kaine (VA)
Not Voting:
Warnock (GA)
Schatz (HI)
King (ME)
Smith (MN)
Merkley & Wyden (OR)
SMH
What is the point of voting democrat at all anymore? Especially here in Michigan?
Kim
Kaine
Peters
Shaheen
Slotkin
... just kidding. I don't want to be the next "unloyal" dog.
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Most of them getting confirmed quickly and bipartisanely !!!
What a useless party.
Sure ones are guilty for action, others guilty by complicity
Democratic Leadership must change and pass the baton to the new generation.
How about Bernie Sanders instead of Hilary Clinton?
How about AOC instead of Chuck Schumer?
A reckoning and wholesale leadership change must occur.
https://newrepublic.com/post/190669/sheldon-whitehouse-vote-rfk-jr-confirm
Kim
Kaine
Peters
Shaheen
Slotkin
May the ghost of Cricket haunt them for the rest of their days.
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It's only been 5 days 🤦♀️🤷♀️
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When you really get down to it, CFB is all that matters in those red rural states that suckle the government teat with reckless abandon and no thought as to where the milk comes from.
Vote every one of the “yes” votes out.
Totally worthless.
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania
Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia
Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey
Gary Peters of Michigan
Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
Elissa Slotkin of Michigan
Bipartisanly walking us into fascism with a smile on their faces.
Haven't "mobsters" been sent to jail for the same.......Uh, wait.... never mind....
I don't agree with their analysis, but it is a point upon which reasonable people could disagree.
Six Democrats voted with Republicans to confirm Noem: Sens. John Fetterman (Pa.), Tim Kaine (Va.), Andy Kim (N.J.), Gary Peters (Mich.), Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.) and Elissa Slotkin (Mich.).
Least she has 'some' experience, which is more than you say for Hegseth.
https://rollcall.com/2025/01/25/senate-confirms-kristi-noem-as-homeland-security-secretary/
All the R-Senators are spineless bastards.
Time for a military coup.
Playing nice when one is being mailed is Insanity.😢
Dems need to resist every unqualified nominee. There is no placating Trump or finding common ground.
The man wants to invade sovereign nations and put people he doesn't like in prison camps. Sound familiar?
Really