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yellow dahlia

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2. I think we need to keep Chris Murphy where he is. He is leading "on the ground"...

Reply to lindysalsagal (Original post)

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 11:43 AM

Feb 14

and out there among the people. And I want to keep him available for 2028. But he always says - he's worrying more about saving Democracy, than talking about future elections.

Schumer's job is a different kind of leadership job. He needs to keep the caucus organized. He has not been a good messenger, and whoever replaces him should be.

My observation is that Chris van Hollen has some special qualities. The Senators themselves probably have some people in mind, who would do a good job.

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So, who should replace Schumer? I vote for Chris Murphy, CT [View all] lindysalsagal Feb 14 OP

Oh boy leftstreet Feb 14 #1

I think we need to keep Chris Murphy where he is. He is leading "on the ground"... yellow dahlia Feb 14 #2

As majority leader? Murphy is a good choice Fiendish Thingy Feb 14 #3

With our luck it will be Fetterman. PCIntern Feb 14 #4

In before the cheerleaders. Orrex Feb 14 #5

We could have had Al Franken. LuvLoogie Feb 14 #6