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demmiblue

(38,744 posts)
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 07:43 PM Sep 1

BREAKING: Congressman Jerry Nadler will not be seeking re-election.

BREAKING

Congressman Jerry Nadler will not be seeking re-election.

This opens up a very prominent seat — Nadler represents a big chunk of Manhattan.

Full Story: bit.ly/3JAv88W

Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yasharali.bsky.social) 2025-09-01T23:34:32.727Z

This is what patriotism and true egoless leadership looks like. Thanks for your service, Rep. Nadler. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/n...

Amanda Litman (@amandalitman.bsky.social) 2025-09-01T23:41:07.629Z

Jerry Nadler ends his remarkable career, conceding that his brand of politics on the Middle East is over. “I don’t know what to say at this point,” he said. “I can’t defend what Israel is doing.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/n...

David Dayen (@ddayen.bsky.social) 2025-09-01T23:36:03.062Z
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BREAKING: Congressman Jerry Nadler will not be seeking re-election. (Original Post) demmiblue Sep 1 OP
He was also quick to endorse Mamdani BeyondGeography Sep 1 #1
Good move! SSJVegeta Sep 1 #2
Yes, a good classic Democrat and a good man. Midnight Writer Sep 1 #10
Going out with class senseandsensibility Sep 1 #3
He is a good man. a kennedy Sep 1 #4
thanks Hon. Nadler mr715 Sep 1 #5
A great American! Mysterian Sep 1 #6
I'm sorry to see him leave, but he's leaving for the right reasons. nt Buns_of_Fire Sep 1 #7
Sincere thanks for your service UTUSN Sep 1 #8
Bravo to a good and decent man who it will be difficult to replace. Ping Tung Sep 1 #9
Thank you for fighting the good fight, Congressman Nadler. Buddyzbuddy Sep 1 #11
Thank you Rep. Nadler. A classy exit and much appreciated. I had the privilege many many years ago Nanjeanne Sep 1 #12
Thank you for your service Congressman Pas-de-Calais Sep 1 #13
A lesson learned from Biden. Gimpyknee Sep 1 #14
Passing the baton is patriotism of the highest order. Kudos to Nadler. Bluetus Sep 1 #15
AMEN! to this. soldierant Sep 1 #16
No shrinking violet was he BaronChocula Sep 1 #17
I was not pleased in that moment. yellow dahlia Sep 1 #27
It was definitely a moment BaronChocula Sep 1 #31
Time for more seniors to become 'emeriti' pfitz59 Sep 1 #18
The average age of Dems in the Senate is about 70 Bluetus Sep 1 #23
Much respect. StarryNite Sep 1 #19
Long and happy future ahead. Well earned. oasis Sep 1 #20
Jerry was a great congressman. LilElf70 Sep 1 #21
Truly a great Democrat angrychair Sep 1 #22
Will anyone follow his lead? Renew Deal Sep 1 #24
doubtful Skittles Sep 1 #30
I hope Brad Lander puts his hat in the ring Arazi Sep 1 #25
Brad Lander has put himself on the front lines. yellow dahlia Sep 1 #28
Yes! choie Sep 2 #32
'"I can't defend what Israel is doing."' elleng Sep 1 #26
PASSING THE FUCKING BATON Skittles Sep 1 #29

mr715

(1,946 posts)
5. thanks Hon. Nadler
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 08:10 PM
Sep 1

best move, right move. Good move. Consistent move, ethical move.

Telling move.

Buddyzbuddy

(1,496 posts)
11. Thank you for fighting the good fight, Congressman Nadler.
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 08:43 PM
Sep 1

May you have a long and fullfilling retirement that has been well earned.

Nanjeanne

(6,419 posts)
12. Thank you Rep. Nadler. A classy exit and much appreciated. I had the privilege many many years ago
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 08:51 PM
Sep 1

of meeting and working with Rep. Nadler when our small apartment building was trying to get rid of tenants to turn into a condo at the height of apartments doing this. He was our Rep. and he met with us numerous times, gave us plans of action and much advice. He was a terrific man then and Im glad to see he is staying true to that.

Bluetus

(1,559 posts)
15. Passing the baton is patriotism of the highest order. Kudos to Nadler.
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 09:14 PM
Sep 1

Now, let's make sure the baton is passed to a person who is up to the challenges that are in front of us.

BaronChocula

(3,345 posts)
17. No shrinking violet was he
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 09:21 PM
Sep 1

I'll always remember this moment at the closing of one of the impeachment proceedings. Which one? Who can keep track?

Nadler appears to rush ahead of Schiff to offer closing remarks on need for witnesses
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/nadler-appears-rush-ahead-schiff-offer-closing-remarks-witnesses-n1127161

yellow dahlia

(3,072 posts)
27. I was not pleased in that moment.
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 11:03 PM
Sep 1

Schiff was calling softly - Jerry...Jerry. But Nadler barreled forward.

Nadler stole Schiff's closing statement. Jerry must have been peeved that he was not the lead on the impeachment team. I lost interest in him afterward. It tarnished his years of service, IMHO.

I was yelling at the tv.

pfitz59

(11,868 posts)
18. Time for more seniors to become 'emeriti'
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 09:45 PM
Sep 1

The party needs new, younger, more vigorous blood.

Bluetus

(1,559 posts)
23. The average age of Dems in the Senate is about 70
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 10:27 PM
Sep 1

and about 60 in the House. It seems to me that in a country of 330,000,000 people, there must be some younger people who are well qualified, and have the energy to pursue their service vigorously, at the level the moment demands.

Seriously, I have to believe the optimal age to enter the House or Senate is somewhere between 40 and 50 years. That gives a person enough time to learn how the system works and to bring enough life wisdom to the job.

I know there are good arguments against term limits, but it seems to me that there is so much money swirling around DC that a 20-year Senate or House veteran who isn't deeply on the take is the exception rather than the rule. (Note that I am not accusing anybody of anything criminal because bribery is now 100% legal in DC. And these comments have nothing to do with Nadler. I'm just saying that when big companies and industries give you lots of money every year, there is a huge temptation to do nice things for them legislatively.)

LilElf70

(1,096 posts)
21. Jerry was a great congressman.
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 10:07 PM
Sep 1

I will miss him. But it's time for new democrats with bold, new, open ideas on how to make it a better world for everyone. I expect this is just the beginning of a new era. Ty for everything Jerry.

angrychair

(11,152 posts)
22. Truly a great Democrat
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 10:20 PM
Sep 1

One of the best. A true patriot. It's not possible for me to respect him more. Not one of my Congress persons but I would have been honored.

Thank you for your service and the honor and respect and manner in which you held office.

Arazi

(8,380 posts)
25. I hope Brad Lander puts his hat in the ring
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 10:32 PM
Sep 1

The very definition of a fighter (and team player with Zohran Mamdani).

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