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Tom Rinaldo

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68. I have no problem with sending that letter...

Mon Apr 28, 2025, 08:31 AM

Apr 2025

Of course Democratic concerns, objections, demands etc. should be officially transmitted in writing. But it is way beyond tone deaf to talk about sending "a very strongly worded letter."

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Sen Schumer on response to Trump's shakedown of Harvard: "We sent him a very strong letter..." [View all] Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 OP

Well, that oughtta do it. Ocelot II Apr 2025 #1

As Rachel says, Don't listen to what people say; watch what they do...What has he done to fix the problem?nt mitch96 Apr 2025 #24

What would you anticipate a Senate minority leader would do that's within their legal powers to "fix the problem"? meadowlander Apr 2025 #44

Booker and Jeffries gave a damned fine workshop today on the Capitol Steps, getting people engaged and resisting Attilatheblond Apr 2025 #55

We're being played Ponietz Apr 2025 #36

OOOOOOOOH, a strong letter. That'll show him. Vinca Apr 2025 #2

A very strong letter. republianmushroom Apr 2025 #54

Completely feckless. choie Apr 2025 #3

We need new leaders. yardwork Apr 2025 #4

just laughable et tu Apr 2025 #5

Good thing the letter was written very strongly dalton99a Apr 2025 #6

She should have interviewed Chris Murphy instead of Schumer. CrispyQ Apr 2025 #7

Please retire. Passages Apr 2025 #8

I hope is was also "sternly worded" BoRaGard Apr 2025 #9

Schumer fights incrementally -- the next one in August will be stern Ponietz Apr 2025 #37

I don't believe he has interest in the political destruction of Trump. David__77 Apr 2025 #10

I think you're right. yardwork Apr 2025 #17

i don't know if it's in the 1970s but it's glaringly obvious they sure as hell are stuck. nt orleans Apr 2025 #60

How about telling him that not one nominee is going through and moniss Apr 2025 #11

Schumer personally blocked two nominees on April 16. lapucelle Apr 2025 #52

Then what? Kid Berwyn Apr 2025 #12

I'm sure shaking a finger will be next, followed by stomping his feet. Chemical Bill Apr 2025 #50

That's telling him, now if Susan will tell Trump she is also concerned that would doc03 Apr 2025 #13

Right. yardwork Apr 2025 #15

And Schumer's said to be, "The smartest guy in the room". jalan48 Apr 2025 #14

Pathetic Ponietz Apr 2025 #16

A warrant for the arrest of the idiot would be a helluva lot more appropriate. Ping Tung Apr 2025 #18

I'm thinking Schumers next step, would have to be a meeting with Senate Majority Ars Longa Apr 2025 #19

He really did say that? How did Schumer get so old and foggy? Baitball Blogger Apr 2025 #20

"We sent a letter to someone who can't/won't read." Nice. n/t flvegan Apr 2025 #21

sigh Celerity Apr 2025 #22

It seems Pelosi had the testicles,... magicarpet Apr 2025 #23

I can't say what I'm thinking rn because it might get me banned. harumph Apr 2025 #25

Jesus Fucking Christ LuvLoogie Apr 2025 #26

This was my planned message. You beat me to it. hatrack Apr 2025 #43

Words! Not action! C_U_L8R Apr 2025 #27

Schumer is there for a reason WSHazel Apr 2025 #28

Go piss up a rope, Schumer. Paladin Apr 2025 #29

BFD Faux pas Apr 2025 #30

Omg, I called it here: Sky Jewels Apr 2025 #31

Replace him, Senators. Like a month ago. Jesus H. It's like he's making fun of us now. Scrivener7 Apr 2025 #32

Well, there you have it. taxi Apr 2025 #33

And we're excoriating David Hogg for saying these guys need to be primaried Arazi Apr 2025 #34

I'm not a huge Schumer fan, but... LudwigPastorius Apr 2025 #35

How about joining the Jeffries/Booker sit in today? Arazi Apr 2025 #40

Re: a press conference LudwigPastorius Apr 2025 #42

You asked for specific examples Arazi Apr 2025 #56

# circled was just the people watching AT THE TIME. It varied a lot and didn't count the cumilative # of people who saw Attilatheblond Apr 2025 #58

Here. Lots of specific suggestions. Scrivener7 Apr 2025 #45

No! Not a Strong Letter!! tavernier Apr 2025 #38

(thanks for the chuckle or smirk or whatever my reaction was reading this) nt orleans Apr 2025 #61

Oh, my! A strongly-worded letter! Trump will be shaking in his little bunny slippers. Martin68 Apr 2025 #39

Oh no! Greg_In_SF Apr 2025 #41

Fix the problem??????? bdamomma Apr 2025 #46

This is not leadership, its colossal self-importance Ruby the Liberal Apr 2025 #47

This. His condescendingly patting us on the head like this, while being our very own Chamberlain, is maddening. Scrivener7 Apr 2025 #49

The pompous Dolores umbrages that have been defending every impotent action Schumer has taken are much worse SunImp Apr 2025 #59

Not a huge Bash fan senseandsensibility Apr 2025 #48

What a moron. Even Dana "I need some carbs" Bash is stunned. Not that it takes much to stun her, but really, Chuck. mucholderthandirt Apr 2025 #51

I sounded the alarm when the shitler was winning the republican nomination..... Bread and Circuses Apr 2025 #53

I assumed this HAD to be The Onion... regnaD kciN Apr 2025 #57

Time for him to resign. This is not leadership... SSJVegeta Apr 2025 #62

A very strong letter just the other day asking very strong questions fujiyamasan Apr 2025 #63

Does Schumer really think a letter would stop Dump? sakabatou Apr 2025 #64

It will be a minor note in the history of all this but the utter inability of Schumer to understand what's happening ... mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2025 #65

No! No! Anything but THAT! Buns_of_Fire Apr 2025 #66

To be fair SocialDemocrat61 Apr 2025 #67

I have no problem with sending that letter... Tom Rinaldo Apr 2025 #68