Chuck Schumer just now: "Leader McConnell's proposal is unacceptable...and it won't be accepted."

[marmar]

[Beachnutt]

1. I sure hope he sticks too that, don't tip toe around those slimy bastards

[FSogol]

2. "He's unstoppable and nothing can stop him!"

- A poorly written GI Joe ad from the '90s.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

33. +1

I don't know the ad, but yeah, same thing.

That Rs think they should still be in charge is unfathomable, and I can't fathom it.

[whathehell]

3. Yes!..Stick to your guns!

[Eyeball_Kid]

4. Nice language. Now get in your truck and (metaphorically, of course) drive over McConnell,

then back up and do it again. Keep doing it until he's a smudge in the road.

[UpInArms]

5. There is a reason you are no longer

Majority Leader, Moscow Mitch ... go away and sulk, you loser

[OhNo-Really]

6. Schumer spine yay

[leftieNanner]

7. The problem is

If they can't agree to new Senate rules, they have to use the old ones. Which means Mitch stays as Majority Leader. Please tell me I'm wrong.

[BGBD]

8. He doesn't remain leader

but republicans would keep their committee chairs.

[gab13by13]

9. But Schumer can bring bills directly to the floor,

[honest.abe]

10. This may be the best option.

Even if it’s messy.

[RustyWheels]

24. Correction....

Senator Whitehouse said last night on All In with Chris Hayes, we need the new agreement to set the new committee assignments. So, with out the new agreement:

- Schumer is the Majority Leader
- Democrats have Committee Chairs, but
- Republicans still have the MAJORITY of seats in the committees

[AllyCat]

22. Why is this even a rule? Why do Republicans ALWAYS get their way?

[SayItLoud]

11. Do NOT fear McConnell.

Always expect and plan for the worst possible scenario from McConnell. When opportunity arises to stick him, STICK HIM TWICE.

[Hortensis]

12. Yes, and nothing he might do hasn't been foreseen by our senate leaders. nt

[yonder]

25. I'll add: Twice or more!

[Laelth]

30. Don't fear the turtle.

Don’t fear the Turtle.
Schumer, take a stand.
Don’t fear the Turtle.
Turtles can not fly.
Don’t fear the Turtle.
Schumer you’re our man ...

Na, na, na, na, na.



-Laelth

[iluvtennis]

13. Dems are between a rock and a hard spot. I'd prefer the Dems leave the filibuster in place and

take over the committees and determine how this senate will operate.

I DESPISE Mitch McConnell. I can see his snorting or whatever a turtle does and enjoying the heck out of this situation.

[calimary]

14. I despise Ol' Moscow too. But I hope Schumer takes a page or two from his tactical book.

Mitch seems to know all the tricks and how to exploit them. Schumer needs to do that, too. Shrewdness and calculated strategies. And the element of surprise. I think the CONS are presuming they know how Schumer is going to react - by being “nice” and “conciliatory” and “accommodating” to the bad guys. FUCKING ENOUGH of that!!!!!!!

[Stuart G]

16. Shumer will NOT be..."nice." Shumer will fight back harder & stronger than anyone will imagine!

....And many will say, "Look at that" but "that" will be just copying McConnell's actions.

[The Mouth]

23. Getting rid of the fillibuster could be a two-edged sword...

I personally think we ought to leave it, BUT, require that the person bringing it has to actually speak and be at the lectern, until they win or lose.

[patphil]

15. Time to play hard ball with the turtle.

[Roisin Ni Fiachra]

17. That's the spirit! Yay!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

18. Did you hear when he misspoke?

We almost died laughing. He said each senator will have to decide if Donald j Trump is guilty of inciting an erection. He quickly corrected himself to say exciting an insurrection. But still...

[BobTheSubgenius]

20. After having read some QAnon threads,

I'd have to say he is guilty of that. Not that there's anything wrong with it.

[orleans]

27. who said that? nt

[Laura PourMeADrink]

28. Schumer

[W T F]

19. Grab your ankles McConnell. You're about to get some major payback.....Start liking it.

[honest.abe]

21. Excellent!!! I hope Schumer sticks with this approach.

No deal on the filibuster.

[wryter2000]

26. Yay.

It amazes me how they think they can issue orders when they're in the minority.

This also suggests to me that we're not above using the nuclear option. Yay to that, too!

[StarfishSaver]

32. Why do you think he's in danger of "caving"?

Odd choice of words.