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41. a resurgence of shitstirring over the Dem leadership

Sun Mar 22, 2026, 10:50 AM

Yesterday

...probably just media baiting, but had enough of an impact here that I'm weighing in with my own views.

here:

Democratic senators quietly explore post-midterm leadership change

According to the Wall Street Journal, frustration with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has reached a point where some Democrats are considering asking him to step aside after the midterm elections. Senator Chris Murphy reportedly told progressive activists in February that informal vote counts were being conducted to gauge support for his removal, though he later said he did not recall mentioning a tally. The discussions reflect a serious undercurrent of dissent within the caucus during a politically sensitive period.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/democrats-weigh-ousting-schumer-after-midterms/gm-GM0999F6C3

...there were a couple of these that just surfaced, conveniently, months before we go to the polls to (ostensibly) oust republicans.

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Republicans will be more than happy to see Democrats fighting over their leadership, instead of unifying [View all] bigtree Yesterday OP

I don't give a FUCK what repukes think Skittles Yesterday #1

I get that bigtree Yesterday #2

I THINK DEMS NEED NEW LEADERSHIP Skittles Yesterday #3

I'M FED UP WITH PEOPLE TEARING OUR LEADERS DOWN bigtree Yesterday #4

A LOT OF US CALL IT LIKE WE SEE IT Skittles Yesterday #6

do what you want bigtree Yesterday #8

Calling voters stupid and irresponsible is a great way to get them to to polls. Orrex Yesterday #27

Some voters do self identify LOL SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #31

So what do you like about Schumer's leadership? dem4decades Yesterday #30

he was an effective legislative leader in the majority bigtree Yesterday #36

dems can deal with that after the election not slug it out in advance IMO msongs Yesterday #5

What, specifically are you looking for? creeksneakers2 Yesterday #12

Let's wait until the Republicans are out of power mzmolly Yesterday #33

Me too Ferrets are Cool Yesterday #39

Plus it all feeds into the corporate media's SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #7

There isn't going to be fighting... Historic NY Yesterday #9

which more or less flies in the face - of the incessant hue and cry that we are currently stopdiggin Yesterday #10

these people haven't REALLY been 'party' supporters - for a long, long time stopdiggin Yesterday #11

Who are "these people" you refer to? luv2fly Yesterday #14

interesting, isn't it? Skittles Yesterday #15

The timing seems a bit off. mzmolly Yesterday #34

those that (repeatedly) tell us that "they cannot vote for" - a Democrat, or a party stopdiggin Yesterday #45

Winning elections isn't so important for those who think both sides are the same. Taking over the Democratic Party betsuni Yesterday #17

"For the American people it can be the difference between life and death right now, here in the reality based world." mzmolly Yesterday #43

They party bashers have cost us elections and when they do they don't regret it one bit. creeksneakers2 Yesterday #13

Who are "they [sic] party bashers" you reference? luv2fly Yesterday #16

Jill Stein voters SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #18

In the context of the OP, I suspect that's inaccurate. n/t luv2fly Yesterday #21

Why? SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #22

Those who don't understand how change happens mzmolly Yesterday #49

You mean those like Barack Obama? Who Maru Kitteh Yesterday #56

What? mzmolly Yesterday #60

7 years in the state senate and half a US Senate term? dpibel Yesterday #62

Incremental change and compromise as a sin -- but Social Security, Medicare, ACA, all progress -- incremental. betsuni Yesterday #59

such a good point bigtree Yesterday #66

Nobody is forcing them to do anything creeksneakers2 Yesterday #53

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Yesterday #19

I think the GOP is just fine with an appeaser like Schumer in leadership 617Blue Yesterday #20

what did he 'appease' on during the historic legislative advancements during Biden's term? bigtree Yesterday #24

"petrified of a Leader like .." You can't seriously BELIEVE ....? stopdiggin Yesterday #46

Right-wing can relax, attacking the Democratic Party is being done for them. betsuni Yesterday #23

the pattern was set in the last presidential election. bigtree Yesterday #28

Republicans couldn't have so successfully demonized government and Democrats without all the help. betsuni Yesterday #37

nailed it. what is 100% predictable - is there will be SOMETHING to be 'outraged and disappointed' about in the stopdiggin Yesterday #50

Long Live That Mess We Call Democracy Emile Yesterday #25

Republicans are happy to watch fawning cheerleaders attack their fellow Democrats Orrex Yesterday #26

Sorry, but Democrats do a great job of sabotaging the best election chances they have with conciliatory leaders lees1975 Yesterday #29

it's not about what republicans think, but you should care that they're smirking from the WH bigtree Yesterday #42

I guess "Schumer is doing great and you're stupid and a bad Democrat Scrivener7 Yesterday #32

Spot on! demmiblue Yesterday #67

Exactly, and very well said! MineralMan Yesterday #35

What are we talking about here, and why? displacedvermoter Yesterday #38

a resurgence of shitstirring over the Dem leadership bigtree Yesterday #41

Democrats in Disarray displacedvermoter Yesterday #47

This you? dpibel Yesterday #63

It basically boils down to: "Someone disagreed with me on the internet." demmiblue Yesterday #44

while doing a pretty darned good job of coherently laying out their OWN points and opinion ... stopdiggin Yesterday #51

Oh. Is it "Now Is Not The Time!" Bingo season already? Sympthsical Yesterday #40

while the insistant (and oh so VOCAL) opposition has gained us .. ? (FFS) stopdiggin Yesterday #52

Maritime advice from people who always steer full speed into the ice field Sympthsical Yesterday #57

equally delusional - are those that continue to insist that we're going to win back stopdiggin Yesterday #58

If only I could rec your reply 50 times. Orrex 10 hrs ago #73

I guess it depends on who you want to get to the polls. Phoenix61 Yesterday #48

this is the holy grail bigtree Yesterday #61

Except they see Jeffries and Schumer as the face of the Dem party Phoenix61 Yesterday #68

like I said bigtree Yesterday #69

Well if they're going to do it i prefer now as opposed to SSJVegeta Yesterday #54

As much as we like or dislike our political leaders, they are elected by their constituants walkingman Yesterday #55

It's become obvious to me MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #64

anyone who knows me here bigtree Yesterday #65

"The candidates didn't fail to resonate with voters; the voters failed to resonate with the candidates." Orrex 20 hrs ago #70

Jeffries stands up to Trump, says to shut his mouth before someone gets killed (strongly worded fighting spirit) betsuni 19 hrs ago #71

You know, you're right. Orrex 19 hrs ago #72