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DrFunkenstein

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20. How Rarely Do Senate Leaders Willingly Step Down

Reply to BlueKota (Reply #11)

Sat Nov 15, 2025, 01:15 PM

Yesterday

Harry Reid had a bad fall that prompted his exit. Trent Lott publicly praised a segregationist. It takes a lot to get people who crave power (i.e. pretty much every politician ever) to give it up when they've reached the pinnacle.

I hope Schumer goes out with dignity, and bruising campaigns don't always bring out the best in people.

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Ocasio-Cortez hears growing calls for her to challenge Schumer in New York [View all] DrFunkenstein Friday OP

Just a way to express disappointment with how the shutdown played out FBaggins Friday #1

I don't think she'd play nationally. I'd vote for her for the Senate seat. Scrivener7 Friday #4

Not yet. She will have her day eventually. NH Ethylene Friday #6

That's exactly what I was saying about Obama when he first spoke at the convention in 2004 and he was running for senate FBaggins Friday #18

The Senate Seat Gave Obama More Gravitas DrFunkenstein Yesterday #19

I'd be good with this Delarage Friday #2

I don't think she should challenge him, he has support that she may need. Buddyzbuddy Friday #3

Not anymore. New Yorkers are pissed. Scrivener7 Friday #5

I hope that is the case. Buddyzbuddy Friday #10

I would love her in the role Miguelito Loveless Friday #7

She's 36. chernabogg Friday #9

Wow. Miguelito Loveless Friday #15

30 is the minimum age for the Senate Zorro Friday #13

Ah, correct Miguelito Loveless Friday #14

This would shake up that old Democratic guard. republianmushroom Friday #8

In my opinion he should do the honorable thing. BlueKota Friday #11

How Rarely Do Senate Leaders Willingly Step Down DrFunkenstein Yesterday #20

We need AOC in the Senate as soon as possible thought crime Friday #12

I think that's a good idea. yardwork Friday #16

I'd vote 4 her. ought wait til late 2027 before announcing tho msongs Friday #17

Would be a nice upgrade. Mysterian 4 hrs ago #21