The progressive group Indivisible called for Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday to replace Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) as Democratic leader after the party secured control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections.

“Yesterday, voters made it very clear that they want a new generation of Democratic fighters,” the group wrote in a social media post. “We need a leader in the Senate who is capable of leading that fight. It’s time for Senate Democrats to choose new leadership.”

The group cited the Democratic leader’s faltering approval ratings in its Wednesday statement. An NBC News poll conducted at the end of October found only 13 percent of registered voters viewed Schumer’s leadership positively.

“The American people did not elect Democrats by historic margins just to bend the knee and go back to business as usual,” Indivisible said in its statement. “Senate Democrats need to listen to the voters and turn the page on status quo politics.”

The paid opposition running the Democrats will not falter in their supporting of their Republican donors' causes.

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[–] 7 points 1 day ago (37 children)

Which option is more likely to get a Dem elected President in 2028?

A - A long, drawn out impeachment fight that leaves JD as President?

B- Hitting the ground fast and getting Medicare For All passed and signed by Trump?

I want a deal making arm-twister who can get things done. I want LBJ in charge of the Senate.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    Why would Trump sign M4A into law? Reverse Fetterman stroke? Bribery?

    You can't really make deals with Republicans because they'll just stonewall you, like they did Obama. You'd have to have leverage and I don't know what kind of leverage you're picturing.

    I do agree that they don't have the votes for impeachment so it's pretty worthless. And forcing Trump to veto M4A could be an effective strategy if they go on to run on it in 2028. But it's not getting through in the next two years with a divided government and no organized mass movement.

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