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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. [View all]

BREAKING

Congressman Jerry Nadler will not be seeking re-election.

This opens up a very prominent seat â€” Nadler represents a big chunk of Manhattan.

Full Story: bit.ly/3JAv88W
— Yashar Ali ðŸ˜ (@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. â€œI donâ€™t know what to say at this point,â€ he said. â€œI canâ€™t defend what Israel is doing.â€
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. [View all] 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