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Fiendish Thingy

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3. As majority leader? Murphy is a good choice

Reply to lindysalsagal (Original post)

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 11:45 AM

Feb 14

Although he’s almost certain to declare his candidacy for the 2028 Dem presidential nomination after the midterms.

As for who should take Schumer’s seat in the senate, the obvious answer is AOC.

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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