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BlueKota

(5,048 posts)
65. Just read on Huffington Post
Mon Mar 17, 2025, 04:18 PM
Mar 2025

that Chuck Schumer has postponed his book tour because his staff are concerned about his security because so many Democrats are angry with him for voting for the CR. Reminds me of the members of the other side who are afraid to hold town halls because they are now scared of even constituents who belong to their own party.

If they are too scared to defend their decisions or even to talk to the people whose best interests they are supposed to be representing than maybe they shouldn't have run for such important jobs, or consider resigning now.

I don't overcome my own fears very well, so maybe I am hypocritical, but at least I am aware of my own weaknesses, and wouldn't sign up for a job I didn't have the courage required to do it properly for the people who trusted me to do it.

We need more to be brave like Tim, Bernie, and Alexandria.


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When he was running with Kamala, luvallpeeps Mar 2025 #1
And not just your coworker. soldierant Mar 2025 #64
Walz is calling out the Bungholes and Dipshits BoRaGard Mar 2025 #2
and WEIRDO'S Emile Mar 2025 #29
And the creeps ms liberty Mar 2025 #45
Bernie, Tim, AOC, Jasmine. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #3
You are on the money there. Where the hell is everybody else? rurallib Mar 2025 #6
Yes it is a mystery where most of our leadership has gone. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #8
Any elected official that can't do their job orangecrush Mar 2025 #18
Yes they are all still cashing their big paychecks and enjoying the perks, benefits, pension plans. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #19
Congratulations! slightlv Mar 2025 #60
You got it leighbythesea2 Mar 2025 #72
What can be done takes risks they can't accept. Voltaire2 Mar 2025 #26
yup...Fetterman comes to mind sagetea Mar 2025 #44
If they think the fascists have won, it's time to double their efforts. Magoo48 Mar 2025 #57
Come Back Barack! (and Kamala, too) thought crime Mar 2025 #59
Yes security advice right now would be for prominent Dems to keep their heads down. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #62
Bernie Sanders is front and center. Heard him a couple of weeks ago in Kenosha in a jammed packed venue. lees1975 Mar 2025 #68
Yep he is nailing it. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #70
Add Jasmine Crockett. ALBliberal Mar 2025 #9
Yes she belongs on the list too. There are four of them. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #11
Add 3auld6phart Mar 2025 #41
Sitting on hands? Nope. We just haven't heard of other Democrats yet. Here, add these: Nikky Fried & Whitney Fox in FL ancianita Mar 2025 #25
First, I agree entirely except for one thing Bettie Mar 2025 #14
Ha, thanks I added Jasmine and didn't redo the math. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #17
YESSS... now that would make a GREAT list of 2028 candidates!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2025 #27
Mark Kelly too. StarryNite Mar 2025 #43
And Warren moonbeam23 Mar 2025 #49
Yes, let's not leave out our other leaders. Big respect for them all. Magoo48 Mar 2025 #55
Just read on Huffington Post BlueKota Mar 2025 #65
I think he might be looking at 2028. Nanjeanne Mar 2025 #4
I hope he is -- he met his moment LSparkle Mar 2025 #20
Hope so... Tim would make mincemeat of any Rethug!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2025 #30
OMG moonbeam23 Mar 2025 #50
With a void, he is quickly taking a leadership position Emile Mar 2025 #5
And He's An Exceptionally Effective Communicator - He Doesn't Talk Down To Folks - He Confers With Then As Equals MayReasonRule Mar 2025 #22
Yes, one of many things that makes Gov. Walz exceptional. InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2025 #32
Chris Murphy is another one. gab13by13 Mar 2025 #7
Senator Mark Kelly is another one. raging moderate Mar 2025 #16
I sure wish the other half of the ticket was out there. Hope22 Mar 2025 #10
I received a text from Tim Walz. Think I'll cancel ALBliberal Mar 2025 #12
Thank you, ALBliberal. Bumbles Mar 2025 #31
Tim Walz is a good man MrChuck Mar 2025 #13
Walz And Kelly Are Each Outstanding In Their Own Right As Well MayReasonRule Mar 2025 #24
A GREAT man... GO TIM!! InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2025 #28
Dam straight 3auld6phart Mar 2025 #42
I think he would make a good POTUS candidate. CaptainTruth Mar 2025 #15
And he IS that good man in a genuine way LSparkle Mar 2025 #23
Yes! Genuine is a perfect description. He's not faking or putting on a show... CaptainTruth Mar 2025 #36
but, but...China! Native Mar 2025 #39
Yup. Guy's awesome! Joinfortmill Mar 2025 #21
Would you provide a link? Thanks. Bumbles Mar 2025 #33
Patty Murrary has done some thinkingagain Mar 2025 #34
Weird works. Kid Berwyn Mar 2025 #35
Bernie and Tim are wonderful leaders 💙💙💙 TommieMommy Mar 2025 #37
A Democrat who shows courage and speaks is what is needed kansasobama Mar 2025 #38
Your Leader Board usonian Mar 2025 #40
Leaders out front talking to normal everyday people is always good SunImp Mar 2025 #63
Tim is certainly a strong leader on our behalf lindalou65 Mar 2025 #46
Give 'em hell Tim and Bernie. Where is everyone else? flashman13 Mar 2025 #47
Don't forget Senators Whitehouse, Schiff and Murphy LaRaven Mar 2025 #48
I believe he is right now. republianmushroom Mar 2025 #51
Post removed Post removed Mar 2025 #52
Good Question dawgdan Mar 2025 #53
Remember how happy we all were when the "coach" got the V.P. Nod? One of our best. EarnestPutz Mar 2025 #54
GO COACH!!!! Scubamatt Mar 2025 #56
Yes, Please!!!! BurnDoubt Mar 2025 #58
Walz has a weird kind of charisma... slightlv Mar 2025 #61
He would've made a marvelous VP MustLoveBeagles Mar 2025 #66
We need a leader to organize the resistance. Falcon101 Mar 2025 #67
The voice and organizer are rarely the same questionseverything Mar 2025 #71
He also said that their lips were probably chapped from all the butt-kissing they do for Trump and the Republicans.!!! elleng Mar 2025 #69
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