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soldierant

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9. I also thought of Whitehouse and Merkley.

Reply to Celerity (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 12, 2025, 12:03 AM

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But of those, Van Hollen, and Murphy, Murphy is the only one who is more than 10 years younger than Schumer. That doesn't bother me, but there are people who are boing to be bothered by it.

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I endorse Senator Chris Murphy [View all] thomhartmann Tuesday OP

I also could support Chris Van Hollen, Jeff Merkley, or Sheldon Whitehouse. Any of the 4 would be a big upgrade IMHO. Celerity Tuesday #1

i think Chris van Hollen has the skill sets. yellow dahlia Tuesday #4

Chris Van Hollen BlueMTexpat Wednesday #11

He's not afraid to stick his neck out. yellow dahlia Wednesday #13

I also thought of Whitehouse and Merkley. soldierant Wednesday #9

Whitehouse was on Lawrence O'Donnell tonight and said he doesn't want the job. nt SunSeeker Wednesday #16

Great choice Thom! Frasier Balzov Tuesday #2

I like it. We desperately need a change. Diamond_Dog Tuesday #3

I have been saying that we need a paradigm shift. yellow dahlia Tuesday #6

Chris Murphy is one of my two favorite Senators. He is a great communicator and explainer. yellow dahlia Tuesday #5

He is my senator and I think highly of him. I watch him closely and indulge my nice ideas about a Newom-Murphy ticket! CTyankee Wednesday #20

Heather Cox Richardson made a good point: We don't want our best communicators buried in paper in that non-stop job pat_k Tuesday #7

Good points. There is no margin for error, right now. yellow dahlia Wednesday #8

Chris Murphy is a great choice. Young and progressive! Emile Wednesday #10

And willing to fight. StarryNite Wednesday #14

Yes. nt hay rick Wednesday #12

Definitely. H2O Man Wednesday #15

What indications? W_HAMILTON Wednesday #17

Personal favorite is Sheldon Whitehouse DET Wednesday #18

Thom Hartmann, great endorsement! Emile Wednesday #19