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Uncle Joe

(65,503 posts) Sun May 17, 2026, 02:49 AM 14 hrs ago

Outgoing U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy takes shots at President Trump in concession speech

Bill Cassidy was defeated in his bid for re-election. He was opposed by President Trump and he took some shots at him (without naming him) in his concession speech.

"When you participate in a democracy, sometimes it doesn't turn out the way you want it to, but, you don't pout, you don't whine, you don't claim an election was stolen."

"Our country is not about one individual. It is about the welfare of all Americans and it is about our Constitution... And if someone doesn't understand that and attempts to control others through using the levers of power. They're about serving themselves and not about serving us, and that person is not qualified to serve as a leader."

"Leadership should be steady not erratic, thoughtful, not impulsive, and leaders should think of the consequences of their actions before embarking on something and then seeing the American people suffering the consequences later... I'm also asked if I'm bothered by being attacked on the internet. Insults only bother me if they come from somebody of character and integrity."

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Outgoing U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy takes shots at President Trump in concession speech (Original Post) Uncle Joe 14 hrs ago OP

cassidy chose to ride that taco tiger rampartd 13 hrs ago #1

Pathetic wretch finds a voice only when he has no power to put behind it. RockRaven 13 hrs ago #2

My exact thoughts. Prof. Toru Tanaka 11 hrs ago #3

You aided, abetted, and enabled Trump. SamKnause 11 hrs ago #4

He's a damned doctor, FFS, and voted to confirm RFK Jr... 3catwoman3 11 hrs ago #5

I get the continued anger at Cassidy, but, fellow DUers--who the hell do you think will replace him? hlthe2b 10 hrs ago #6

Yes, it is, because it is accountability. Shitty, clumsy, deformed accountability, but it's the best we'll get. hatrack 8 hrs ago #7

rampartd

(5,017 posts)

1. cassidy chose to ride that taco tiger

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Sun May 17, 2026, 03:06 AM

13 hrs ago

one vote to impeach an apparent lame duck and returning to reality on election night does not excuse his behavior.

trump pays him back for subservience by supporting his opponent.

no matter. i don't know jamie davis, our primary winner,, but into the breach.

RockRaven

(19,747 posts)

2. Pathetic wretch finds a voice only when he has no power to put behind it.

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Sun May 17, 2026, 03:07 AM

13 hrs ago

His legacy will be cynically and meekly confirming Bobby Brainworm thereby destroying the NIH, CDC, and FDA.

Fuck you, Bill.

Prof. Toru Tanaka

(2,958 posts)

3. My exact thoughts.

Reply to RockRaven (Reply #2)

Sun May 17, 2026, 04:55 AM

11 hrs ago

Even his “shots” at TSF were pathetic as he avoided using his name.

SamKnause

(14,945 posts)

4. You aided, abetted, and enabled Trump.

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Sun May 17, 2026, 05:16 AM

11 hrs ago

You knew exactly how dangerous he was.

You agreed with him the majority of the time.

You are as guilty as Trump.

Your words mean nothing.

3catwoman3

(29,779 posts)

5. He's a damned doctor, FFS, and voted to confirm RFK Jr...

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Sun May 17, 2026, 05:25 AM

11 hrs ago

…so screw him.

And he’s wrong about the country not being about one person. As far as his party is concerned, it is entirely about one person.

hlthe2b

(114,654 posts)

6. I get the continued anger at Cassidy, but, fellow DUers--who the hell do you think will replace him?

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Sun May 17, 2026, 06:03 AM

10 hrs ago

Apparently the Dem is not likely to pose any major opposition (at least as far as I have been told). A far more virulent MAGA for at least six years in the Senate! Is that worth celebrating? (Not to mention the signal it sends to other wavering R's that want to oppose Trump).

Cassidy was a fool to bend to Trump and certainly to enable the likes of RFK Jr. But, he was inherently more intelligent and willing to call out the excesses--albeit not sufficient to effect change. So, he was weak, (but far stronger than his R colleagues). But, for those castigating and celebrating his loss--it is a damned WIN for Trump. f there was a Dem opponent with a chance, I'd be more optimistic for positive change. But, given the situation, is that REALLY what you want to be celebrating?

hatrack

(65,135 posts)

7. Yes, it is, because it is accountability. Shitty, clumsy, deformed accountability, but it's the best we'll get.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #6)

Sun May 17, 2026, 08:13 AM

8 hrs ago

And obviously, the next MAGAt senator from the great state of Sinking Into The Gulf will be another sad little acolyte of King KKKlown, but that was always going to be the result.

So yes, I'm going to rejoice - in shitty, clumsy fashion.

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