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Summary

Democratic divisions intensified as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nancy Pelosi sharply criticized Chuck Schumer for supporting a Republican-led funding bill to avoid a government shutdown.

AOC called Schumer's decision a "betrayal," urging Senate Democrats to reject the legislation backed by Trump and Elon Musk. Pelosi called the bill a "devastating assault" on working families.

Schumer defended his stance, arguing a shutdown would empower Trump and Musk further.

The controversy sparked suggestions among Democrats that AOC might challenge Schumer in a primary.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

Screw Schumer. If there’s one thing that might bring some people away from Trump - it’s having the government shut down for no discernible reason for an extended amount of time. Could be the last shot at doing things here the legal way

[–] [email protected] 33 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

If Pelosi AND AOC agree on something, no one in the party has any business disagreeing. Schumer should resign over this moronic take.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

This is exactly what my first thought was. If Pelosi and AOC are agreeing on something, the other side is being really really stupid.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 hours ago

Theres an argument to be made that Pelosi is only agreeing because she knows that her agreement won't do anything.

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[–] [email protected] 51 points 14 hours ago

Apparently it's only "compromise" when it aligns with corporate interests. When it's about the benefit of the people, it somehow becomes "extremism".

[–] [email protected] 31 points 14 hours ago

Cuck Schumer

[–] [email protected] 31 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (1 children)

Cloture is by no means a certainty yet: If your senator hasn't stated their position yet, there's still time to call them. With any luck, this will be the beginning of the end for Cowardly Chuck's leadership.

Edit: specifically saying "Vote no on cloture" tells them you're highly engaged and highly likely to vote.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 11 hours ago

I finally got someone on the phone at Hickenlooper's office this morning. They're saying he's now committing to voting no on cloture, which he wouldn't confirm at his town hall a couple days ago, so this is absolutely accurate. Getting engaged works people. You just gotta make sure they're more afraid of us than they are of the Oligarchs, and our advantage is numbers. Overwhelm them.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 13 hours ago

When I first met her, she was slinging margaritas at a Mexican restaurant near Union Square. It was the best part of the time between classes I had at Parsons.

Sadly, because I lived in Brooklyn, I could not vote for her, although she has been one of the greatest young progressive voices in our government in nearly a century.

Saying that “I wish her all the best” doesn’t come close. I want her to be president someday, very very soon.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

The naivety of the old guard feels akin to the council in Mass Effect 1 dragging their feet while Saren plows ahead unobstructed.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 hours ago

ME1 had more political messages in it than people realize.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 hours ago

I read Schmuck Chumer for a second

[–] [email protected] 15 points 13 hours ago (8 children)

The fucking dems better wise the fuck up and run her in 2028. If we have a fucking 2028 election.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

They're not going to run a woman in 2028.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 13 hours ago (3 children)

The Republicans need at least 7 Democrats to side with them on cloture. Schumer is just going to embarrass himself if he votes for cloture and enough Dems hold out for it to fail.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 hours ago

Honestly, I hope it happens. He needs to own this shit all by himself. Get fucked Chuck.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 13 hours ago

This would ultimately be the best case scenario, which is why I don't think it'll happen. I highly suspect that they'll get the votes they need to pass the CR--which is incredibly unfortunate.

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