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Whenever I hear or see Adam Schiff I get the feeling (Original Post) milestogo Jun 2022 OP
He really is a great leader! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2022 #2
Well... Schiff himself has said he's pretty worried about the future mucifer Jun 2022 #3
I think smart people are. Haggard Celine Jun 2022 #48
;-{)🖖‍ Goonch Jun 2022 #4
I get the feeling that I'm watching Trailrider1951 Jun 2022 #5
Me too. skip fox Jun 2022 #39
I would love to see him run for President someday. redstatebluegirl Jun 2022 #6
I wish he were in the Senate right now!! yellowdogintexas Jun 2022 #14
He's 61 and has been in Congress for 20 years. milestogo Jun 2022 #17
Same here. Worry about their safety but very proud of all impeachment and 1/6 Evolve Dammit Jun 2022 #7
I just think of the show "Law and Order" Hamlette Jun 2022 #8
Yeah, he's got that Sam Waterston morally serious affect. milestogo Jun 2022 #9
for me it's because the DA in Law and Order is named Adam Schiff Hamlette Jun 2022 #19
Is he really?! milestogo Jun 2022 #22
Yes. meadowlander Jun 2022 #25
Robert Morgenthau True Blue American Jun 2022 #55
Agreed 1,000,000%!!!! Chicagogrl1 Jun 2022 #10
He's amazing wryter2000 Jun 2022 #11
Schiff/Buttigieg. 2028 LakeArenal Jun 2022 #12
As much as I want to see more women and minorities in high office milestogo Jun 2022 #15
I think they are my favorite ticket LakeArenal Jun 2022 #16
Schiff/Porter ticket... rubbersole Jun 2022 #41
Jewish/Gay Behind the Aegis Jun 2022 #20
You're right. milestogo Jun 2022 #21
I like that! Haggard Celine Jun 2022 #49
Me Too WiVoter Jun 2022 #13
He's amazing. New Breed Leader Jun 2022 #18
I know Schiff is doing a great job when you see how often Hannity tries to mock him SoonerPride Jun 2022 #23
Just like Steven Hill's version Lil Liberal Laura Jun 2022 #24
Changed my channel to Fox and they said it was one sided with only democrats Emile Jun 2022 #26
You know this is a huge issue for them. Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2022 #28
And how many Republicans were willing to confront Trump for breaking the law? milestogo Jun 2022 #29
Did they air the hearing?? nt ecstatic Jun 2022 #42
But a lawyer came on, said, True Blue American Jun 2022 #56
Yes, he is so good. So professional and upright. And conservatives hate him for it. LymphocyteLover Jun 2022 #27
They hated John and Robert Kennedy too. milestogo Jun 2022 #31
Of course Ananda62 Jun 2022 #33
OH MY GOD. "leading questions." AYFKM??? LymphocyteLover Jun 2022 #40
Though we need him in Congress, he sure looks and feels PRESIDENTIAL. ancianita Jun 2022 #30
You're right! Turbineguy Jun 2022 #32
When I read your headline, my brain finished the sentence automatically Leith Jun 2022 #34
You know what I think? llmart Jun 2022 #35
I don't get the same feeling. Unfortunately. ecstatic Jun 2022 #36
That was just to clarify the role of the committee, which is important. milestogo Jun 2022 #37
Schiff warned us at one of the impeachment hearings. angrygranny Jun 2022 #38
He needs to be the next President of the USA. Escurumbele Jun 2022 #43
Biden will be a two term President. LakeArenal Jun 2022 #44
As I was watching today's hearing, I thought the exact same thing. Schiff is total class. Stuart G Jun 2022 #45
Idk about President, but Schiff would make an excellent Speaker SunImp Jun 2022 #52
Yet...... flying-skeleton Jun 2022 #46
My choice homegirl Jun 2022 #47
When I hear him speak I feel like we are in the presence of a future President if we're really lucky mahina Jun 2022 #50
He is the opposite of nearly every single current Republican. Dark n Stormy Knight Jun 2022 #51
And integrity. And humility. He just wants to get the work done, without showboating. calimary Jun 2022 #53
Yep! And, of course, he is *despised* by RWers. Dark n Stormy Knight Jun 2022 #54
And he's hilarious too. sheilahi Jun 2022 #57
He's like, completely devoid of BS. His presence of mind, and ability Roisin Ni Fiachra Jun 2022 #58
Schiff does inspire trust and confidence. Martin68 Jun 2022 #59
Agreed! He just exudes honesty and honor! I must be the only one who thinks his voice Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2022 #60

Response to milestogo (Original post)

Haggard Celine

(16,834 posts)
48. I think smart people are.
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 10:41 PM
Jun 2022

Things are not looking good. Some of it is our fault and some of it is just fate.

yellowdogintexas

(22,231 posts)
14. I wish he were in the Senate right now!!
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 02:12 PM
Jun 2022

I was hoping he might be Biden's choice for AG (he may have been on the short list but turned it down)

Whatever, I am so glad he is in the House now!!!

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
17. He's 61 and has been in Congress for 20 years.
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 02:30 PM
Jun 2022

He has national visibility. He certainly presents himself as a leader and statesman. He would be a credible Presidential candidate- although I can't recall him saying that he wants to do that.

But he's certainly made the most out of being a Congressman.

Evolve Dammit

(16,697 posts)
7. Same here. Worry about their safety but very proud of all impeachment and 1/6
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 01:51 PM
Jun 2022

Commission members. They are the real patriots.

meadowlander

(4,388 posts)
25. Yes.
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 03:06 PM
Jun 2022
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Schiff_(Law_%26_Order)

"Despite the fact that Congressman Schiff once interned in the same Manhattan office where Law & Order is set, Dick Wolf has denied any correlation between the two Schiffs and instead states that the character is loosely based upon long-serving Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau."

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
15. As much as I want to see more women and minorities in high office
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 02:13 PM
Jun 2022

that would be a great ticket that I would vote for.

rubbersole

(6,660 posts)
41. Schiff/Porter ticket...
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 07:04 PM
Jun 2022

...way too much intelligence and morality for office. They haven't even had a reality TV show yet.

Behind the Aegis

(53,919 posts)
20. Jewish/Gay
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 02:40 PM
Jun 2022

There has NEVER been anything other than a Christian in the highest office, and only heterosexuals have been president. It would still be a diverse ticket in the way of actual diversity.

SoonerPride

(12,286 posts)
23. I know Schiff is doing a great job when you see how often Hannity tries to mock him
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 02:50 PM
Jun 2022

From Last Week Tonight with John Oliver:



It really is amazing how stupid Sean Hannity is.

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
29. And how many Republicans were willing to confront Trump for breaking the law?
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 03:35 PM
Jun 2022

Of course its one-sided.

True Blue American

(17,981 posts)
56. But a lawyer came on, said,
Wed Jun 22, 2022, 05:07 AM
Jun 2022

“ After hearing that testimony, Trump is not fit to be President!”

Ryan has been urging Fox to get away from Trump. Their main star, Chris Wallace is happily chatting on CNN. Steve Smith has a great fact filled show on CNBC.

Ananda62

(257 posts)
33. Of course
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 04:17 PM
Jun 2022

Chuck Todd immediately criticized Rep Schiff during the 1st recess fir asking “leading questions.” (I immediately switched from NBC to CSPAN.)

Leith

(7,808 posts)
34. When I read your headline, my brain finished the sentence automatically
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 04:26 PM
Jun 2022

and we agree! Word for word!

llmart

(15,532 posts)
35. You know what I think?
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 04:27 PM
Jun 2022

I think the Orange Anus Mouth may be regretting he called him "pencil necked Shitt" right now.

Hope his Depends are nice and full and that Malaria has to clean him up.

ecstatic

(32,652 posts)
36. I don't get the same feeling. Unfortunately.
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 04:37 PM
Jun 2022
Whether his actions were criminal will ultimately be for others to decide...

I'm sorry, but that line really infuriated me. It's OK to call tfg out for the criminal he is, but if you can't bring yourself to do that, then leave the entire sentence out next time. The inability to be direct and straightforward is why so many Americans are so freaking confused. Stop being so damn nice and start calling the republicans out!

angrygranny

(17 posts)
38. Schiff warned us at one of the impeachment hearings.
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 05:33 PM
Jun 2022

He said "If we don't impeach him, Trump will not stop!"

And he was 100% correct.

The first time I heard Trump speak, I thought "How can anyone believe this guy? His stupidity is almost fascinating, but clearly
he has no idea what he's talking about and he's an idiot."

But who could have guessed we'd end up here?

Thank God the Dems are doing something to stop him, but Trump started the ball rolling for every racist in this country.

Escurumbele

(3,378 posts)
43. He needs to be the next President of the USA.
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 07:37 PM
Jun 2022

I like Schiff, I think he is a honorable, moral person who also happens to be a great lawyer and doesn't give a fu^&c about the crap republicans do, he will scare the crap out of republicans, and he is young.

Although I like Biden, I believe Schiff would be a grate for 2024 giving him the opportunity for Democrats to keep the presidency for 12 years in a row. He will also know how to deal with Manchin and Sinema, the oil companies and all the grifters who are hurting the economy. He represents toughness so that may also bring some republicans into voting for him.

SunImp

(2,223 posts)
52. Idk about President, but Schiff would make an excellent Speaker
Wed Jun 22, 2022, 01:26 AM
Jun 2022

He seems like a humble guy that many people can respect.

mahina

(17,616 posts)
50. When I hear him speak I feel like we are in the presence of a future President if we're really lucky
Tue Jun 21, 2022, 11:03 PM
Jun 2022

Dark n Stormy Knight

(9,760 posts)
51. He is the opposite of nearly every single current Republican.
Wed Jun 22, 2022, 01:15 AM
Jun 2022

Intelligent, decent, level-headed honest, and courageous.

calimary

(81,110 posts)
53. And integrity. And humility. He just wants to get the work done, without showboating.
Wed Jun 22, 2022, 01:56 AM
Jun 2022

He is a role model for sure. He stands tall.

Dark n Stormy Knight

(9,760 posts)
54. Yep! And, of course, he is *despised* by RWers.
Wed Jun 22, 2022, 02:05 AM
Jun 2022

But they worship that moronic, egomaniacal, crooked, coward Trump. Very skewed values.

sheilahi

(277 posts)
57. And he's hilarious too.
Wed Jun 22, 2022, 09:07 AM
Jun 2022

Once he talked about him and his daughter walking somewhere and he was approached by some hecklers. His daughter said "But Dad, how did they recognize you? You're wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses." He said "Maybe they recognized my pencil neck".

Roisin Ni Fiachra

(2,574 posts)
58. He's like, completely devoid of BS. His presence of mind, and ability
Wed Jun 22, 2022, 09:11 AM
Jun 2022

to express his thoughts eloquently, succinctly, and accurately, seem almost supernatural.

I'd support him for any office he ran for, and would like to see him run for POTUS should President Biden decline to run in 2024.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
60. Agreed! He just exudes honesty and honor! I must be the only one who thinks his voice
Wed Jun 22, 2022, 02:10 PM
Jun 2022

Is too monotone? For a politician & influencer that is. I find myself zoning out. I think he uses the same cadence and volume for " pass the salt" as he does for " hey watch out that piano's going to fall on your head". Lol

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