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Tom Rinaldo

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68. I have no problem with sending that letter...

Mon Apr 28, 2025, 08:31 AM

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Of course Democratic concerns, objections, demands etc. should be officially transmitted in writing. But it is way beyond tone deaf to talk about sending "a very strongly worded letter."

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Sen Schumer on response to Trump's shakedown of Harvard: "We sent him a very strong letter..." [View all] Dennis Donovan Apr 27 OP

Well, that oughtta do it. Ocelot II Apr 27 #1

As Rachel says, Don't listen to what people say; watch what they do...What has he done to fix the problem?nt mitch96 Apr 27 #24

What would you anticipate a Senate minority leader would do that's within their legal powers to "fix the problem"? meadowlander Apr 27 #44

Booker and Jeffries gave a damned fine workshop today on the Capitol Steps, getting people engaged and resisting Attilatheblond Apr 27 #55

We're being played Ponietz Apr 27 #36

OOOOOOOOH, a strong letter. That'll show him. Vinca Apr 27 #2

A very strong letter. republianmushroom Apr 27 #54

Completely feckless. choie Apr 27 #3

We need new leaders. yardwork Apr 27 #4

just laughable et tu Apr 27 #5

Good thing the letter was written very strongly dalton99a Apr 27 #6

She should have interviewed Chris Murphy instead of Schumer. CrispyQ Apr 27 #7

Please retire. Passages Apr 27 #8

I hope is was also "sternly worded" BoRaGard Apr 27 #9

Schumer fights incrementally -- the next one in August will be stern Ponietz Apr 27 #37

I don't believe he has interest in the political destruction of Trump. David__77 Apr 27 #10

I think you're right. yardwork Apr 27 #17

i don't know if it's in the 1970s but it's glaringly obvious they sure as hell are stuck. nt orleans Apr 27 #60

How about telling him that not one nominee is going through and moniss Apr 27 #11

Schumer personally blocked two nominees on April 16. lapucelle Apr 27 #52

Then what? Kid Berwyn Apr 27 #12

I'm sure shaking a finger will be next, followed by stomping his feet. Chemical Bill Apr 27 #50

That's telling him, now if Susan will tell Trump she is also concerned that would doc03 Apr 27 #13

Right. yardwork Apr 27 #15

And Schumer's said to be, "The smartest guy in the room". jalan48 Apr 27 #14

Pathetic Ponietz Apr 27 #16

A warrant for the arrest of the idiot would be a helluva lot more appropriate. Ping Tung Apr 27 #18

I'm thinking Schumers next step, would have to be a meeting with Senate Majority Ars Longa Apr 27 #19

He really did say that? How did Schumer get so old and foggy? Baitball Blogger Apr 27 #20

"We sent a letter to someone who can't/won't read." Nice. n/t flvegan Apr 27 #21

sigh Celerity Apr 27 #22

It seems Pelosi had the testicles,... magicarpet Apr 27 #23

I can't say what I'm thinking rn because it might get me banned. harumph Apr 27 #25

Jesus Fucking Christ LuvLoogie Apr 27 #26

This was my planned message. You beat me to it. hatrack Apr 27 #43

Words! Not action! C_U_L8R Apr 27 #27

Schumer is there for a reason WSHazel Apr 27 #28

Go piss up a rope, Schumer. Paladin Apr 27 #29

BFD Faux pas Apr 27 #30

Omg, I called it here: Sky Jewels Apr 27 #31

Replace him, Senators. Like a month ago. Jesus H. It's like he's making fun of us now. Scrivener7 Apr 27 #32

Well, there you have it. taxi Apr 27 #33

And we're excoriating David Hogg for saying these guys need to be primaried Arazi Apr 27 #34

I'm not a huge Schumer fan, but... LudwigPastorius Apr 27 #35

How about joining the Jeffries/Booker sit in today? Arazi Apr 27 #40

Re: a press conference LudwigPastorius Apr 27 #42

You asked for specific examples Arazi Apr 27 #56

# circled was just the people watching AT THE TIME. It varied a lot and didn't count the cumilative # of people who saw Attilatheblond Apr 27 #58

Here. Lots of specific suggestions. Scrivener7 Apr 27 #45

No! Not a Strong Letter!! tavernier Apr 27 #38

(thanks for the chuckle or smirk or whatever my reaction was reading this) nt orleans Apr 27 #61

Oh, my! A strongly-worded letter! Trump will be shaking in his little bunny slippers. Martin68 Apr 27 #39

Oh no! Greg_In_SF Apr 27 #41

Fix the problem??????? bdamomma Apr 27 #46

This is not leadership, its colossal self-importance Ruby the Liberal Apr 27 #47

This. His condescendingly patting us on the head like this, while being our very own Chamberlain, is maddening. Scrivener7 Apr 27 #49

The pompous Dolores umbrages that have been defending every impotent action Schumer has taken are much worse SunImp Apr 27 #59

Not a huge Bash fan senseandsensibility Apr 27 #48

What a moron. Even Dana "I need some carbs" Bash is stunned. Not that it takes much to stun her, but really, Chuck. mucholderthandirt Apr 27 #51

I sounded the alarm when the shitler was winning the republican nomination..... Bread and Circuses Apr 27 #53

I assumed this HAD to be The Onion... regnaD kciN Apr 27 #57

Time for him to resign. This is not leadership... SSJVegeta Monday #62

A very strong letter just the other day asking very strong questions fujiyamasan Monday #63

Does Schumer really think a letter would stop Dump? sakabatou Monday #64

It will be a minor note in the history of all this but the utter inability of Schumer to understand what's happening ... mahatmakanejeeves Monday #65

No! No! Anything but THAT! Buns_of_Fire Monday #66

To be fair SocialDemocrat61 Monday #67

I have no problem with sending that letter... Tom Rinaldo Monday #68