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BaronChocula

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17. No shrinking violet was he

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

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

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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