Privately, many Senate Democrats conceded that their leader was doing his job by protecting his members from a tough vote and making a politically painful decision. But the backlash from his party was intense.
So nice that our elected officials would rather get shot than follow the will of their constituents
I’m sure that’ll be arranged sooner or later.
He doesn’t need to take bullets, he just need to take the exit, and get out.
Interesting phrasing to use as a large figure publicly fucking over the entire country…
Appropriate. And please.
Can’t they vote his ass off of leader?
Just need 2/3 majority vote within the party members. Just need one to raise it for a vote.
Yes they can
Yes but it won’t change the scope of his influence as minority leader. He can still vote the way he does, ask others to join him.
At the rate things are progressing, that might be more literal than he intended it to be. Stay safe, Senator.
Let’s hope.