Democrats have won the Senate majority, a feat that seemed unreachable last year but that came to fruition with Republican candidates failing in states won just two years ago by President Trump, whose failing approval ratings was a huge drag on the GOP.
Victory in the Senate will deliver additional oversight powers to Democrats, who will now have a much bigger say on administration and judicial nominations.
They will also set the schedule for the Senate and have new powers to call in administration officials for hearings.
The string of Democratic victories sets the stage for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to return as majority leader in 2027 and for hardball negotiations with Trump on an array of issues, including on federal spending levels.
And nothing changes at all.
I’ve given up on this country.
Centrist Democrats are already trying to make excuses for not doing their job. Progressive Wing needs to push hard and make clear the difference between the Progressive members trying to improve things and the Centrist members trying to obstruct progress.
Don’t let them frame is as “getting even.”
This isn’t some petty squabble, nor is it revenge.
Acting like it’s mutually exclusive. Hakeem fuckface YOU CAN DO BOTH.
“People don’t want us to get even”
They don’t? I mean I’m not from there but…I would want that. Otherwise it’s just another shift to the right that they got away with. Level the playing field. Get shit done.
I cant beleive the best we can do now is Chuck Schumer and Jeffries. Neither deserves to be in congress at all. Incompetent bribe takers with no ambition to actually do the job.
Chuck and Jeffries speeches were fucked… the Dems got more this time despite their efforts.
Just watched his speech and he didn’t even mention ICE. The way he answered questions was so fucked up.
I’m now scared that all the problems caused by the GOP in these years will be attributed to the Democratic party and people (notoriously stupid and with a short memory) will vote Republican in the 2028 elections… Please tell me this can’t happen
Oh the odds are at least 50/50 at this point.
Fuck Schumer. New Dem leadership now.
What is Schumer’s job again?
To send strongly worded letters to the White House
But first, sending a polite note and 4 trillion dollars to israel
A Fetterman proof Senate majority.
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Get the Chuck out of here
Renee and Alex,
We wish you were here today,
This was for you two
Edit: The Dem wins, not schumer, he better not be leader.
Fuck you chuck. Could have had a Florida senator as well you senile greedy ass bag.
The string of Democratic victories sets the stage for Sen. Chuck Schumer
We want new leadership too. I thought he was retiring?
Well there’s gonna be a lot of new faces, so fingers crossed 🙃
Looks like poor Temper Tantrum Trump is gonna have a rough 2 more years.
No thanks to Schumer.
What an absolute skull fucking tonight. Chuck needs to fuck off though.
