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There's a numbers case to Schumer but the one for Jeffries is nonexistent. Even the progressives for the most part are backing him hence why no one is coming forward.
And frankly, unless CVH shows some leadership and actually makes a run SML isn't changing either.
Quick math:
Democrats will likely hold a 260-175 majority.
If no one actually steps forward to challenge Jeffries, 85 House Democrats would need to vote “present” to block Jeffries from becoming speaker (assuming full attendance).
He would just need a majority of those that are in attendance that don’t vote “present.”
So even if 84 Democrats voted “present” Jeffries would be elected 176-175.
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Rubio despite being SoS has been 10000 feet from anything involving Iran from the jump because he's the smartest guy in this admin and knows what an absolute shitshow this is.
Rubio is the architect of the Western Hemisphere regime changes, Iran is Hegseth & Co.
A lot of people fail to realize how dumb of an idea running the architect of the Iran war for President is
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Amber's right, so many of us Libs were distraught that night and the next day.
A lot of folks in the leftist spheres were far to busy laughing and dunking and I don't know, feels kind of fucked up and like something they wouldn't abide if AES had lost and libs did the same.
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We WILL be Schumermaxxing 2028 (making every conceivable race Lean R/Tossup)
Axios: Source close to Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS) said “all options are on the table” when asked about a Senate run in Kansas in 2028.
Link to article: axios.com/2026/11/10/democra…
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He really doesn't want to run, so he's basically not going to unless he's certain he has the votes or knows Schumer is bowing out.
Q. Would you consider a run against Leader Schumer:
Van Hollen: I have said that I am in listening mode…
Q. You're open to it, though.
Van Hollen: I haven't closed the door.
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Governor my people yearn for a commuter line from Reading to Philadelphia.
Mass transit is absolutely critical for all 67 counties across our Commonwealth. It’s not just SEPTA in Philly or PRT in Pittsburgh — it’s also the buses and shared ride services in our suburbs and rural communities that get folks where they need to go every single day.
With a Democratic trifecta, we will FINALLY deliver mass transit funding for the nearly 1 million Pennsylvanians who rely on it every single day.
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I do think Colom has a point about Leadership all being from one state.
If Schumer stays on as Leader it does make sense to replace Gillibrand as DSCC chair or vice versa.
Schumer’s biggest skill has been that even in loser years he’s never lost more than four seats.
Even in the biggest MAGA wave that was 2024.
Despite Trump winning the popular vote they won every swing state Senate except PA.
FYI if Chuck doesn’t think he has the votes he’ll throw in Schatz.
Who can successfully argue that CVH is too old to be the next Leader for a decade as Schumer was because he’s already in his 70s and had a stroke
New in @playbookdc: A person familiar with Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s thinking about running for majority leader told Playbook he’s “received an outpouring of calls and is now in active listening mode. The door is not shut.”
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Translation. Someone run for it or we’re going to have Schumer again.
🚨NEWS: @SenBlumenthal declines to endorse @SenSchumer as the next Senate Majority Leader
Blumenthal just told reporters: "We need a conversation about leadership going forward because we need new energy and ideas"
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Mr. Vance is no Gerald Ford.
OLD GUY’S CAUTION: Since Watergate comparisons of ‘74 & ‘26 are widespread, it’s worth remembering that after ‘74 anti-Nixon landslide, it was simply assumed Dems would win White House in ‘76. Despite major D advantages (unelected R POTUS who pardoned Nixon and was nearly denied R nomination—& much more), Carter only beat Ford 50-48%—and Electoral College nearly tipped to Ford. Two years is two eternities (esp. with Trump), and nothing is ever guaranteed. Choose wisely, Dems.
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We’ve been so busy with our circular firing squad for the Dems we’ve ignored Thune suffered the worst GOP loss in 30+ years.
Honestly would be shocked if the leadership survives this as the members left are far less Thune friendly.
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This really comes down to does he want to be President or SoS or is he fine staying in the Senate another decade.
I’m still convinced it will be Schumer but CVH is really his only challenger.
New in @playbookdc: A person familiar with Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s thinking about running for majority leader told Playbook he’s “received an outpouring of calls and is now in active listening mode. The door is not shut.”
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Lowkey this is how you kill it.
Because the filibuster was SUPPOSED to be a talking one. Not something you just threatened and then didn’t do anything without cloture.
