Breaking-McConnell stepping down as leader

[anodyne]

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[Susie]

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/28/mcconnell-senate-november/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f001

So who do we think is most likely to replace him?

[sonrisa]

Feb 28, 2024 12:52:22 GMT -5 Susie said:

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/28/mcconnell-senate-november/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f001

So who do we think is most likely to replace him?

someone worse. With those clowns it’s always someone even worse.

[penguingrrl]

I honestly don’t know if I’d consider this a win. He’s horrible, but I have a feeling this means someone far more dangerous will replace him.

[wawa]

what does this mean:
“I know the politics within my party at this particular moment in time,” he said. “I have many faults. Misunderstanding politics is not one of them. That said, I believe more strongly than ever that America’s global leadership is essential to preserving the shining city on a hill that Ronald Reagan discussed.”


eta: because I'm reading this as "I know my party is fucked up.  I get that.  But like...reagan!  we could still be great!"  which reads to me as an old man just deeply DEEPLY in denial about how complicit he is in the current state of affairs. 

[pixy0stix]

He's joining the rest of the old Republicans that don't like what they've created instead of continuing to reap what he's sowed.

[JayTea]

He's doing it because he doesn't want to endorse the presumed nominee.

[wawa]

Feb 28, 2024 14:39:40 GMT -5 JayTea said:

He's doing it because he doesn't want to endorse the presumed nominee.

so don't!  so fucking DON'T.  have some GOODAMN BALLS and stasnd up for this party you supposedly believe in and get up there with your big boy senate leader pants on and say, "DONALD TRUMP IS A DANGEROUS LIAR AND I DO NOT ENDORSE HIM FOR  PRESIDENT"  go out in a blaze of glory at least you utter COWARD.  Your party and our democracy are dying either way, you might as well show at least some semblance of conviction before it all crumbles.

Or duck out and hide so you don't have to say it.  you ASSHOLE.

I hate all of them so much, but jesus he really gets my goat.

[mrshandy]

I'm guessing it's a combo of health related and not wanting to deal with leading the dumpster fire.

[mrsslocombe]

Please this man has no principles other than "Give rich people more money" and "Own the Libs."

He's going to endorse Trump.

His health is just declining and he knows Trump won't support his as Senate Leader, he's just trying to save face at this point.

Lord knows which R senator is the right combo of Extreme Sycophant and Not Too Stupid to Lead.

[minzy]

NPR said he was going to stay on as a senator so he’s not totally gone. I am generally here for just about anything that dismantles the gerontocracy though.

[redheadbaker]

Feb 28, 2024 14:53:10 GMT -5 wawa said:

Feb 28, 2024 14:39:40 GMT -5 JayTea said:

He's doing it because he doesn't want to endorse the presumed nominee.

so don't!  so fucking DON'T.  have some GOODAMN BALLS

Do turtles even have balls? 

[lilac05]

All of these Republicans stepping down are absolute cowards. They COULD actually be, you know, LEADERS, and at least TRY to stop Trump. Talk about what it was really like in his administration and talk about what WILL happen if he were to be in power again.

But no. They just quit and walk away. Don’t even turn back to look at the dumpster fire that they’re leaving behind. Then they all sign lucrative book deals to talk about it, but don’t actually do anything when they actually have the capability to slow down the train of disaster.

[Deleted]

Feb 28, 2024 18:02:41 GMT -5 lilac05 said:

All of these Republicans stepping down are absolute cowards. They COULD actually be, you know, LEADERS, and at least TRY to stop Trump. Talk about what it was really like in his administration and talk about what WILL happen if he were to be in power again.

But no. They just quit and walk away. Don’t even turn back to look at the dumpster fire that they’re leaving behind. Then they all sign lucrative book deals to talk about it, but don’t actually do anything when they actually have the capability to slow down the train of disaster.

Makes me wonder what kind of dirt Trump has on them, that they don’t want to come out. Sex trafficking? CSAM? Tax evasion? Election finance shadiness? None of it would surprise me. It’s the only reason I can imagine that they’re all so scared of him.

[pixy0stix]

Feb 28, 2024 18:20:28 GMT -5 @villainv said:

Feb 28, 2024 18:02:41 GMT -5 lilac05 said:

All of these Republicans stepping down are absolute cowards. They COULD actually be, you know, LEADERS, and at least TRY to stop Trump. Talk about what it was really like in his administration and talk about what WILL happen if he were to be in power again.

But no. They just quit and walk away. Don’t even turn back to look at the dumpster fire that they’re leaving behind. Then they all sign lucrative book deals to talk about it, but don’t actually do anything when they actually have the capability to slow down the train of disaster.

Makes me wonder what kind of dirt Trump has on them, that they don’t want to come out. Sex trafficking? CSAM? Tax evasion? Election finance shadiness? None of it would surprise me. It’s the only reason I can imagine that they’re all so scared of him.

I wish someone would figure this out. I don't remember any Republican figurehead that has had this much political power over their party in my lifetime. Not even Reagan.

[AAM2012]

Feb 28, 2024 17:50:54 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Feb 28, 2024 14:53:10 GMT -5 wawa said:

so don't!  so fucking DON'T.  have some GOODAMN BALLS

Do turtles even have balls? 

Dying that someone 1. Thought of this (come sit next to me..) and 2. Posted it (beat me to it!)

Also off to google if they do..


If these people had the “balls” to support Trump last time, after he got elected, after Jan 6th, etc. why do we think they’re suddenly leaving due to him?

[basilosaurus]

Feb 28, 2024 23:01:04 GMT -5 AAM2012 said:

Feb 28, 2024 17:50:54 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Do turtles even have balls? 

Dying that someone 1. Thought of this (come sit next to me..) and 2. Posted it (beat me to it!)

Also off to google if they do..


If these people had the “balls” to support Trump last time, after he got elected, after Jan 6th, etc. why do we think they’re suddenly leaving due to him?

They do Lawd, the things this board gets into. At one point in my very distant past, so long ago I don't even remember why, I was taught how to sex a turtle.

This turtle, however, has no spine, balls, or brain. I will never forgive him for stealing a supreme court seat. And sadly, like people positively reflecting on W., there will probably be a time when we regard him with positive nostalgia.

[mrsukyankee]

Feb 28, 2024 18:20:28 GMT -5 @villainv said:

Feb 28, 2024 18:02:41 GMT -5 lilac05 said:

All of these Republicans stepping down are absolute cowards. They COULD actually be, you know, LEADERS, and at least TRY to stop Trump. Talk about what it was really like in his administration and talk about what WILL happen if he were to be in power again.

But no. They just quit and walk away. Don’t even turn back to look at the dumpster fire that they’re leaving behind. Then they all sign lucrative book deals to talk about it, but don’t actually do anything when they actually have the capability to slow down the train of disaster.

Makes me wonder what kind of dirt Trump has on them, that they don’t want to come out. Sex trafficking? CSAM? Tax evasion? Election finance shadiness? None of it would surprise me. It’s the only reason I can imagine that they’re all so scared of him.

Remember how the Kremlin released stuff about Dems but not Repubs? Well...

[sonrisa]

Feb 28, 2024 14:39:40 GMT -5 JayTea said:

He's doing it because he doesn't want to endorse the presumed nominee.

that’s backwards. He knows the presumptive nominee won’t support him. So he’s getting out before he gets publicly humiliated and dragged when trump installs who he wants.

[notsopicky]

Feb 28, 2024 12:52:22 GMT -5 Susie said:

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/28/mcconnell-senate-november/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f001

So who do we think is most likely to replace him?

Someone named John. Seriously--I was listening to news radio yesterday and the 3 people mentioned were all named John. 

[wawa]

Feb 28, 2024 23:01:04 GMT -5 AAM2012 said:

Feb 28, 2024 17:50:54 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Do turtles even have balls? 

Dying that someone 1. Thought of this (come sit next to me..) and 2. Posted it (beat me to it!)

Also off to google if they do..


If these people had the “balls” to support Trump last time, after he got elected, after Jan 6th, etc. why do we think they’re suddenly leaving due to him?

[Susie]

Feb 29, 2024 6:57:51 GMT -5 notsopicky said:

Feb 28, 2024 12:52:22 GMT -5 Susie said:

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/28/mcconnell-senate-november/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f001

So who do we think is most likely to replace him?

Someone named John. Seriously--I was listening to news radio yesterday and the 3 people mentioned were all named John. 

I'm reminded of this article from around when John Fetterman was elected:  www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/11/11/john-jon-senate-midterms-percent/ 

when 10% of the Senate was named John/Jon, surpassing the number of black/Hispanic Senators.

[gerder3]

hartmannreport.com/p/the-new-over-the-top-secret-plan-518

There are reports that the GOP plans not to certify the 2024 election if Biden wins. McConnell has never supported this. Seems like they're forcing people out who won't go along with it

[ECB]

Feb 29, 2024 12:22:15 GMT -5 gerder3 said:

hartmannreport.com/p/the-new-over-the-top-secret-plan-518

There are reports that the GOP plans not to certify the 2024 election if Biden wins. McConnell has never supported this. Seems like they're forcing people out who won't go along with it

Well, this is fucking frightening. 

[pixy0stix]

Feb 29, 2024 12:22:15 GMT -5 gerder3 said:

hartmannreport.com/p/the-new-over-the-top-secret-plan-518

There are reports that the GOP plans not to certify the 2024 election if Biden wins. McConnell has never supported this. Seems like they're forcing people out who won't go along with it

What are the credentials of this website?

[spinnaker5]

www.theonion.com/mitch-mcconnell-donates-body-to-lobbyists-for-research-1851297865

[anodyne]

Feb 29, 2024 14:38:03 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Feb 29, 2024 12:22:15 GMT -5 gerder3 said:

hartmannreport.com/p/the-new-over-the-top-secret-plan-518

There are reports that the GOP plans not to certify the 2024 election if Biden wins. McConnell has never supported this. Seems like they're forcing people out who won't go along with it

What are the credentials of this website?

Ad Fontes lists it as

Bias: Hyper-Partisan Left



Reliability: Unreliable, Problematic

adfontesmedia.com/hartmann-report-bias-and-reliability/

[livinitup]

Anyone saying that Ds should not expect and plan for another January 6th event that’s better planned & executed are also saying January 6th didn’t happen.

[calamity]

These idiots are literally going to start a civil war over Trump.. They've been saying it for years.

And that ball-less limp dick turtle is just shuffling out of the way.