Schatz to me on GOP acceptance of Musk's power grab: “I think they’re quietly concerned, but at some point they’re gonna have to assert themselves — a lot of people spent a lot of money & a lot of time becoming US senators and I, for one, wouldn’t want to forfeit all the power that I just earned" - ThreadSky

kateriga.bsky.social • 21 days ago

Schatz to me on GOP acceptance of Musk's power grab: “I think they’re quietly concerned, but at some point they’re gonna have to assert themselves — a lot of people spent a lot of money & a lot of time becoming US senators and I, for one, wouldn’t want to forfeit all the power that I just earned"

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musicalhistorian.bsky.social•21 days ago

That is the one dark hope--that the hunger for power is great enough to motivate enough of them to act to prevent catastrophic damage.

arifarshad.bsky.social•21 days ago

Seems like status > power

schwesbomb.bsky.social•21 days ago

They don't see it as forfeiting power, and because the dems have let them do this for the past 25 years, they're probably right.

audreyii.bsky.social•21 days ago

they've gone too far down this road to turn back now

savannahpeace.bsky.social•20 days ago

Don’t hold your breath.

therealjimsanto.bsky.social•21 days ago

it's evident that a majority of Senators have decided to just...let go of the wheel. they no longer give a shit what happens, so long as they get the bag. cynical, apathetic nihilism is the order of the day.

suannelqr.bsky.social•21 days ago

Can we remove the word “concern” from political discourse for, like, ever?

kianrazi.bsky.social•21 days ago

Schatz is wrong. The GOP has never hesitated to rationalize their actions to maintain power, even when they're losing it. Denial is their default. They'll contort themselves into whatever shape is needed, as long as it means endorsing a power grab for their dear leader.

fireweedak.bsky.social•21 days ago

Fucking selfish cowards!!!! They’re a huge part of why we’re in this mess.

davelarson.bsky.social•21 days ago

Laughable. This is a good thumbnail sketch of the last 10 years, not an argument for how GOP legislators will suddenly grow spines.

dsmdexter.bsky.social•21 days ago

Schatz needs to name the names of those "quietly concerned". Let the constituents know, they deserve it one way or the other. The idea that they are mad that they spent a lot of money to be a senator is very telling.

lauracovington.bsky.social•21 days ago

🙄 We shall see. But this may be what their donors want

jomamab.bsky.social•16 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/jomamab.bsky.social/post/3lhrcmkm67k2z

michellenonumbr.bsky.social•21 days ago

Spineless

candyworks.bsky.social•21 days ago

Morning Joe said today Repubs are being intimidated by MAGA to stay in their lane.

pjeanne97.bsky.social•21 days ago

Still giving them way too much credit

sblairart.bsky.social•21 days ago

2 of 2. Has anyone else heard this? I wish someone would dig deeper into this. 45 has had ties to the Mafia going back years to his real estate days, and now he has his pardoned J6rs ready to do his dirty work.

sblairart.bsky.social•21 days ago

1of 2. I read a report last week, and I can't remember if it was on BlueSky or Substack or who wrote it, that an anonymous GOP official said that a lot of them were upset by what is going on but no one will cross trump because they fear for the safety of their families. (continued in next comment)

mjr01.bsky.social•21 days ago

Why have power that you don't use?

kellybarnhill.bsky.social•21 days ago

Did they not swear an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution? Or did they only swear to uphold and defend themselves? Sorry, it looks like I answered my own question.

Looks like they lied when they laid their hands on that bible, is what I'm saying.

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