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Showing Original Post only (View all)Hakeem Jeffries on Rachel Maddow - Swing and Miss . [View all]
I support the Democrats, they are in a difficult position.
You can listen from about 3:10 to 8:10
I believe Congressman Jeffries to be a good and decent man. It pains me to point out that hes not the person to lead the Democratic Caucus or our citizens who are crying out for leadership on stopping the coup.
Certainly, we dont want him to be arrested. We understand that he must choose his words wisely.
For example, Governor Pritzker delivered a strategic speech, precise and on target.
However, it seems that Jeffries continues to pivot. He can wield great power and influence, but defers.
Disappointing.
There is a strong and active democratic base who volunteered, donated, made calls and wrote letters.
We are taking to the streets on our own to protest because we may loose this Constitutional Republic by summer.
Lawsuits are good, however we know that the OrangeShitler will ignore the courts.
Im watching and listening and hoping.
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I just had to laugh at this. The way this site has treated Bernie Saunders...
mucholderthandirt
Feb 2025
#17
Been around since the beginning. I've been all about Bernie, and before that, Nader.
GPV
Feb 2025
#22
"But there are more people in my brother's condo unit than there are in Vermont"
displacedvermoter
Feb 2025
#34
Pelosi and Reid were only "good" with a majority, Hakeem's never had a majority, & Chuck has always been useless
krawhitham
Feb 2025
#31
By and large, this party runs from a triangulating, moderate standpoint. This is where,
GPV
Feb 2025
#7
People know what to do: protest, town hall, volunteer, calls and letters, get active locally, etc.
betsuni
Feb 2025
#9
I would be happy if he just did something, other than trust in his imaginary friend
Autumn
Feb 2025
#20
Mocking religion. Is it all religion, just Christianity, just Baptists, or just something about Jeffries
betsuni
Feb 2025
#45
The angry masses want fire and brimstone from them. Instead we get thoughtful analytics.
GreenWave
Feb 2025
#11
Thoughtful analytics is the Democratic way. Always has been. Where have you guys been, under a rock?
mucholderthandirt
Feb 2025
#18
I'm afraid I have the opinion many of the rest of you have. He's a very good man, but this nightmare calls for
Vinca
Feb 2025
#14
If they are not getting in front of the public, they might as well not be saying anything at all.
alarimer
Feb 2025
#56
"It pains me to point out that he's not the person to lead the Democratic Caucus..."
LudwigPastorius
Feb 2025
#55