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maliaSmith

(168 posts)

35. Shitty House leader

Reply to Mr. Sparkle (Original post)

Fri Jan 23, 2026, 11:32 AM

Jan 23

We need a new Pelosi and get rid of Jeffries. He's a weak ass just like Schumer. When will Democrats wake up and pick someone who has extreme courage and the ability to marshal his members. Nancy had the skills, but Jeffries and Schumer don't.

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House Narrowly Passes ICE Funding Bill With Democratic Support After Jeffries Declined To Whip Against It [View all] Mr. Sparkle Jan 23 OP

What the actual fuck? Javaman Jan 23 #1

Agreed. OGBuzz Jan 23 #13

I am shocked!!! RandiFan1290 Jan 23 #2

Henceforth every ICE atrocity can be laid at the feet of Democrats Orrex Jan 23 #3

95% of Dems did the right thing-- the problem is this small minority of freaking centrist Dems and all I can assume is LymphocyteLover Jan 23 #6

"I voted to reveal that she's hiding in the attic" Orrex Jan 23 #11

"Least they can't tar me as 'soft on crime'" (though they will) durablend Jan 23 #19

Except choie Jan 23 #12

Oy, WTF re: Golden. Cuellar is gross. LymphocyteLover Jan 23 #33

I agree 100%! enigmania Jan 23 #18

Hakeem Jeffries. Worst dodge ball player, ever. eom SalamanderSleeps Jan 23 #4

and of course my rep was one of the yes votes (Davis) dsc Jan 23 #5

I am certain that his position is because he is buying into the whole 'They took our jerbs!' crap. OldBaldy1701E Jan 23 #28

What is their 'reasoning'? GoneOffShore Jan 23 #7

"Republicans will call me mean nasty names otherwise!" durablend Jan 23 #20

Shameful weakness by a handfull of gutless Democrats. Paladin Jan 23 #8

Embarrassing kerouac2 Jan 23 #9

Again, no current system of the federal government is coming to save us. AllyCat Jan 23 #10

At this point, Americans have decided being inconvenienced and making sacrifices Magoo48 Jan 23 #22

Post removed Post removed Jan 23 #14

Suozzi, Cuellar, and Golden. Color me unsurprised rpannier Jan 23 #15

There is no big mystery why this country is so fucked up. SamKnause Jan 23 #16

Does anyone in these so called reps' states know if the Dem primary might... RobertDevereaux Jan 23 #17

Absolute bullshit Boo1 Jan 23 #21

Post removed Post removed Jan 23 #26

Accusing Democrats of being nazis now? Boo1 Jan 23 #29

Three of these Democrats were of Mexican descent. The Miller bronxiteforever Jan 23 #23

Playing nice with the Nazi's isn't going to get us Phoenix61 Jan 23 #24

These Individuals Voted To Fund Nazis - I Have Words That I Am Unable To Use Here So I'll Say Them On Bluesky MayReasonRule Jan 23 #25

What are those seven hiding?! Clouds Passing Jan 23 #27

Why? doc03 Jan 23 #30

There is a spotting of ICE vehicles rolling into Indianapolis Bluetus Jan 23 #31

I see we are resorting to cowering in the corner, again. Gore1FL Jan 23 #32

Or supporting the lives of their own voters. iemanja Jan 23 #37

You wonder why we keep losing elections bob4460 Jan 23 #34

Shitty House leader maliaSmith Jan 23 #35

Primary all of them. Throw Jefferies out. grockri Jan 23 #36

I was assured that we didn't need to call Jeffries iemanja Jan 23 #38

Funny how just exactly the number needed defected. malthaussen Jan 23 #39

I hope they are primaried. BlueKota Jan 23 #40

Am I correct that this would have failed 214-213 AllyCat Jan 23 #41

Very disappointing Evolve Dammit Jan 23 #42