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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI endorse Senator Chris Murphy
to replace Chuck Schumer as Senate minority leader. There are some indications hes interested in the job, too
Celerity
(53,139 posts)yellow dahlia
(4,043 posts)He has moxie. He is capable of creative thinking.
The thing we don't know is - do the Dems in the Senate feel like he can keep them organized. Can he raise money?
Sheldon Whitehouse does not seem interested - he was just on Lawrence.
Chris Murphy is one of my two favorite Senators - I see him being a very viable candidate for 2028. But one of the reasons I am impressed by him is that he has been focused on the need to save Democracy. If he feels he can (hopefully) save Democracy by leading in the Senate, then I am enthusiastic.
BlueMTexpat
(15,646 posts)is one of my MD Senators!
I absolutely LOVE him! He has been fighting on the frontlines, especially with the federal court cases in MD, and sending informative newsletters to his constituents, many of whom have been directly and adversely affected by the politices of BLOATUS. He has also been very visible in fighting for immigrants' rights, especially in the case of Abrego-Garcia.
I have shared his newsletters on my social media. He's a great guy and I am fortunate to have him as a Senator!
yellow dahlia
(4,043 posts)soldierant
(9,143 posts)But of those, Van Hollen, and Murphy, Murphy is the only one who is more than 10 years younger than Schumer. That doesn't bother me, but there are people who are boing to be bothered by it.
SunSeeker
(57,311 posts)Frasier Balzov
(4,736 posts)I hope he can get Chuck Schumer's support.
That would be very nice.
Diamond_Dog
(39,195 posts)yellow dahlia
(4,043 posts)There have been missed opportunities for a paradigm shift and the momentum that follows.
yellow dahlia
(4,043 posts)I was thinking of him as a strong candidate for 2028.
One of the reasons I am impressed by him is that he has been focused on the need to save Democracy. He says if we don't save Democracy, we will never have free and fair elections. I agree.
If he feels he can (hopefully) save Democracy by leading in the Senate, then I am enthusiastic.
He is smart and informative and serious. He is not just another politician reciting formulaic talking points.
CTyankee
(67,621 posts)West Coast/East Coast ticket!
pat_k
(12,526 posts)We need them out there communicating. It is a different skill than herding Democratic cats.
The problem is, you need someone who (1) wants the job, and (2) would get the support of the conference.
I think there are actually very, very, very few 1s.
yellow dahlia
(4,043 posts)We need to get this right. Democracy is at stake.
I hope there can be the paradigm shift that we need. I believe the momentum will follow.
I hope Chuck Schumer is able to put Democracy before his ego. He has never been the leader for this moment.
Emile
(39,276 posts)StarryNite
(11,930 posts)hay rick
(9,214 posts)H2O Man
(78,306 posts)Recommended.
W_HAMILTON
(9,907 posts)DET
(2,320 posts)But if he doesnt want it, any of the other named Senators seem to be up to the job. Schumer has to go.