What Will the Democratic Party Establishment Do in the Aftermath of Another I.C.E. Murder?

[DJ Synikus Makisimus]

Clearly we need a “strong response” from our leadership. Repeated calls to be “calm” in the face of a second gestapo murder have already been issued by the Minneapolis Police and other authorities, so the phase one response has been activated. Expected phase two responses of tots and pears are likely forthcoming soon. One can but wonder what response will come from the Democratic Party leadership. Will Democratic Party leaders maximize this to electoral advantage by:

1. writing a strongly-worded letter?
2. holding hearings where members can demonstrate their outrage through grandstanding?
3. move to enact a bipartisan non-binding resolution calling for calm?
4. call for increases to the Homeland Security budget to fund “sensitivity training” for I.C.E. officers?
5. locking the office door and hiding under their desks?

Bipartisan this, Chuck and Hakeem.

Meanwhile, I wonder how the behavior of their “heroic” I.C.E. officers is playing in red AmeriKKKa. I’d tune in to fascist media, but I just ate.

[RockRaven]

1. Have two of the least charismatic, most out of touch people on earth read prepared statements

which won't even be broadcast on the news while the local elected Dems ... *checks notes*... preside over local LEOs who are attacking protesters too?

Ah, swell...

[Autumn]

2. Your guess is good as mine. Maybe a short statement about how terrible it was to murder an unarmed man,

then business as usual.

[Ars Longa]

35. They will start a "Select Committee" to determine if we should empanel a review

committee that would issue a report on ICE in about 9 or 10 months. Or perhaps
even longer!!

[Autumn]

48. I think a "Select Committee" to issue a report on ICE in about 9 or 10 months would be too much work.

I'm going with an almost strongly worded, 30 words or less, semi condemnation will be the winner.

[choie]

3. Not anything that will matter a damn.

[emulatorloo]

4. Yes, it is very important that DU blame Democrats for what Republicans do /s

Especially with midterms coming up.

Because apparently DU wants to depress voter turnout by pounding home the bullshit message that Democrats must be PUNISHED

As That will help Republicans win and keep Republicans in power.

/s

[choie]

8. Did you ever think that if the Democrats actually opened their mouths

after a horror they might gain some voters? You know, like show some leadership? Stop with the usual canard of "you're blaming Democrats".

[emulatorloo]

10. They open their mouths all the time. Media too busy propping up Trump to report on Democrats.

And DU too busy falsely blaming Democrats for what Republicans do to pay attention

[choie]

13. That's BS

Please be sure to post a press conference on this execution. I'd love to see it.

[emulatorloo]

17. No it's not bullshit. And Walz is a Democrat and he called in the National Guard.

I’m pissed off too but I’m pissed at ICE and Trump.

[Bettie]

18. Do you mean Governor Walz?

Or are you speaking of someone else?

Democratic Governors are standing up for their states.

[choie]

37. I'm clearly talking about

Congressional reps. Governor Walz is a role model, and other dems should take note.

[lees1975]

30. I''d be really excited to see Democratic outrage coming from house or senate members

and not just from protesters in the streets. I'd like to see some Democrats in the house and senate protesting in the streets. That would be a step-up in the level of passion on this subject.

[JI7]

23. If people are truly upset then they are already supporting Democrats

[kacekwl]

47. Repeat a thousand times.

N/t

[electric_blue68]

66. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass) called for ?curent ICE head to be ptosecuted.

Possibly a few others.
Video proved by highplainsdem.

[orangecrush]

9. Bye

Fresh out of patience today.

[emulatorloo]

11. Hi!

[DJ Synikus Makisimus]

12. "Third Way" strategy has been to avoid taking a position on anything.

Behold the glorious result.

[emulatorloo]

19. Third Way died in the '90s. But apparently false bothsiderism is alive and well

I blame Trump and ICE for this. You blame Hakeem. Well ok!

[choie]

39. The hell it did.

There's even a think tank called Third Way. Nice try though.

[Arazi]

49. Jeffries REFUSED to whip the vote against funding these monsters

So yeah, he will be blamed 🤬

[JI7]

25. Jasmine Crockett doesn't do third way and she isn't getting support in Texas

[choie]

28. And that means...

diddly.

[mcar]

44. Ooh Third Way

Bringing back the golden oldies.

[Autumn]

14. What a load of bullshit. Nobody is blaming Democrats for anything. If we can't count on our leaders

to lead, or at least be like Bill Clinton and let us know he shared our pain, when we watch a federal agency murder people on the street what the fuck are we supposed to do? JFC

[iemanja]

15. Seven of them just voted to fund the terrorist organization that killed the man.

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24 Republicans voted against the bill. It could have been defeated if those Democrats had voted no.

[BlueKota]

58. Wonder if those seven are still proud of their bipartisanship?

The ones who voted for continuing to fund Ice just so they can be appear to be supporting law enforcement? I support law enforcement officers too, but only the ones who actually follow the law themselves. My half brother was a sherrif's deputy.

Those seven along with tsf and the majority of the Republicans in Congess supported Ice. The agency that is breaking the law . They share responsibility for any further loss of innocent lives at the hands of it's agents.

Sorry that's how I feel, and I won't apologize for it. I applaud the Democrats who voted NO and continue to speak out.

[betsuni]

20. The lust to blame, hate, and punish is palpable.

Demonizing Democrats so they're seen as an evil non-human enemy Establishment.

[choie]

31. "Demonizing Democrats so they're seen as an evil non-human enemy"

Oh my god, the hyperbole. Just because we expect our representatives to represent us.

[Bettie]

62. Apparently, expecting them to come out against

people being murdered in the streets is a bridge to far for some people.

I don't get it. But given some of the posters who are in that camp, I am unsurprised.

[electric_blue68]

67. Respectfully, I think you are being a bit over the top on how some DU'rs are criticizing some Dems.

[KPN]

42. The OP did not blame Democrats for what Republicans do. Just saying ...

Seems to me sometimes here that some people take any criticism as blaming -- another gross misrepresentation.

[synni]

46. It is our duty as citizens to hold our elected officials' feet to the fire

Do your duty. Stop making excuses for the enablers who keep ignoring people like AOC. If we don't pressure people like Schumer, who will?

[durablend]

5. Sternly worded letter and vote for more funding, most likely

So #s 1 & 4 on your list

[betsuni]

6. Write a strongly worded letter about the Harris/Walz administration's ICE policy, or give a press conference.

[dalton99a]

7. Publish a well-written letter for the round file, tweet something that nobody reads, make a speech to an empty chamber

when nobody is watching

[SamuelTheThird]

16. Nothing I fear

They don't want to piss off wealthy donors, and they might have concerns for their own personal safety.

[durablend]

22. Don't wanna look "Soft on crime" either

Though they'll be tarred with that anyway.

[JI7]

26. The perception of soft on crime is a problem. The right wing media's is full of stories

of crimes by non whites.

People here mostly want democrats to react to things.

But what is important is getting out their side which needs to include tough on crime policies and same with immigration.

[choie]

41. Right, so let's be cowards

and afraid to fight for justice because we're scared of being tarred as weak on crime. JesusChrist this country is never going to get back to some semblance of a healthy democracy with thinking like that.

[JI7]

60. Being tough on crime is part of fighting fort justice

Letting Republicans control the narrative isn't going to help in any way.

[electric_blue68]

65. That's what I read as to why those Dems did vote that way

...either "soft on crime", or not supporting law enforcement.

[JI7]

21. Right Wing media is full of stories of crimes by non white people

People on this site are clueless about what is out there and stuck in the 90s where they think people care about officials giving press conferences.

Just look at Tim Walz not running for reelection. Is he what you consider the democratic party establishment ?

[betsuni]

32. Newt Gingrich had press conferences practically every day during the '90s, I well remember.

Everybody got so sick of him nobody paid attention.

I often wonder just who the hell is this diabolical establishment conspiracy theory.

[Eddie Haskell 60]

24. Force Shutdown this week

It is the ONLY power Dems have and the DHS bill goes to the Senate this week. If they don't filibuster against this spending for ICE under DHS, they're complicit in the slaughter against citizens.

[kimbutgar]

27. Both innocent white people

Who are so used to minorities getting killed by police and ICE. It must be shocking to those white supremacists they aren’t safe either !

[Easterncedar]

29. The whole point was supposed to be protecting us from murderers

Murders, assaults, kidnappings. They aren't deporting "the worst of the worst": they have recruited an army of the worst violent criminals and unleashed them to rampage through our cities and attack us.

[Tim S]

33. Call for UN Peacekeeping forces

[leftstreet]

36. ...

ya know...

[Torchlight]

34. I ask myself, 'what will I do in the aftermath...?'

with no answers yet.

[maxrandb]

38. Fuck this noise! Just fuck it!

This isn't the Democratic Party's Establishments fault!

It isn't Chuck Schumer's fault, or Hakeem Jeffries fault.

It isn't Merrick Garland's, or Jack Smith's fault.

It isn't a boat accident, or a propeller...it isn't Jack the Rippers fault.

The American people had an opportunity to put a stop to this Nazi shit back in November. The American people fucking failed.

This is our fucking fault and it's our God Damned responsibility to fix it.

You want to blame someone? Start with your neighbors, "friends" family members, coworkers and fellow parishioners that voted for this shit.

It's not up to the Democratic Party to shut this fucked-up country down...it's up to us!!!!

I wonder how many fucking "outraged" people are still buying shit and using shit from companies that fund the fucking fascists?

Are we at a point where a majority of people are ready and willing to sacrifice, because they realize that Democracy is more precious then their "comfort"?

Call me when we get to that point.

[mcar]

45. This +1000!

[betsuni]

51. THANK YOU!

[Grim Chieftain]

40. Hmmm

Waiting for a strongly worded written response.



Seriously, I am looking forward to responses from Jamie Raskin, Eric Swalwell, Jasmine Crockett, AOC, and other fierce Democrats.
We need you now more than ever.

[mcar]

43. Can we stop with the "Dems suck" narrative for one day?

Is it even possible here for us to come to grips with the murder of another citizen without some here using it as an excuse to proactively bash Democrats?

[demmiblue]

50. Here is the leadership response:

ICE out of Minnesota NOW.

— Chuck Schumer (@schumer.senate.gov) 2026-01-24T18:39:04.453Z

Meh

No press release as of right now: https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases


Nothing from Jeffries (on Bluesky… not going to check the Nazi bar). Also, no press release as of right now: https://jeffries.house.gov/category/press-release/


* There may be other commentary from them (cable news, Facebook, Insta, etc.), but I have not seen it.

[mr715]

57. This is better than nothing.

And frankly more than I expected.

[Bettie]

63. That is more than I expected

and a good start.

Surprising. I did not expect him to even acknowledge the murder.

[C_U_L8R]

52. Holding their powder for the midterms

Strategery. They can do both things if they really wanted.

[JustAnotherGen]

53. I've called the six i think

Could vote yes on the 30th. Fetterman isn't worth the time.

I'd call them read exactly what you wrote. Its bang on.

I finished with - do you want to be remembered as Neville Chamberlain or Harriet Tubman? Its your call.

[W_HAMILTON]

54. What exactly is it that you think those not in """the Establishment""" (tm) are doing to distinguish one from the other?

Democrats -- both those in and not in """the Establishment""" (tm) -- are in the minority and there is little to nothing they can do, especially when faced with a fascist administration that has the powers of enforcement and routinely refuses to follow the law to begin with.

These are all things that we warned people about before the election and yet they didn't listen. Did they think that Democrats in the minority could wave a magic wand and save them from all these terrible things going on?

[mahatmakanejeeves]

55. Expect a VERY sternly worded letter. NT

[gay texan]

56. 1. N/t

[regnaD kciN]

59. Nothing, of course...

[BlueTsunami2018]

61. They support ICE.

There’s no way around that fact. They’re not going to do anything. They just voted to fund them the other day. I don’t give a fuck if it was “just” seven of them, it should have been none of them.

I’m tired of this “good cop/bad cop we all support the accumulation of capital” charade.

This is a fascist country. It always has been. It always will be unless people get together and do something about it because this system isn’t going to save us.

[Srkdqltr]

64. Every democratic lawmaker in house senate and governor should be in Minnesota tomorrow.

Any who are able. There are airplanes everywhere. Just take warm coats and go.