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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHope is always a good thing, Chuck, but there's no way in hell that I'd back that horse in a race.
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Hope is always a good thing, Chuck, but there's no way in hell that I'd back that horse in a race. (Original Post)
Miles Archer
Nov 2018
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Cha
(297,154 posts)1. Yeah, we know that's not gonna happen
maxrandb
(15,322 posts)2. This might be why they both need to be replaced
They seem to still think we are still in a functional Democratic republic?
Need someone who knows it's really a fascist coup
Power 2 the People
(2,437 posts)3. +1
dameatball
(7,396 posts)4. Oh come on Chuck.
Phoenix61
(17,003 posts)5. I hoped I won the lottery but ....
I didn't plan on it. He's smarter than that.
Miles Archer
(18,837 posts)6. It is actually a smart political move...
...because we know the Republicans would never step up, and when they don't, Chuck can point back to the fact that he reached out and encouraged them to do what was right (also known as "DOING THE JOBS THEY WERE ELECTED TO DO).
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)7. Cagey
When the Republicans fail (again) to live up to their constitutional duty, Schumer can at least say he called them out to do the right thing for a change.
Miles Archer
(18,837 posts)8. Great minds think alike
See above.
kstewart33
(6,551 posts)10. No hope.
Action, Schumer. Bold forceful action.