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So, let's dish Majority Leader. Last week Schumer and his allies in the 'savy' media (looking at you NYT 👀 ) tried to run an info op that he had it in the bag. Chris Van Hollen via Indivisible floated the idea there should not be a 'coronation' of Schumer, but demured to throw his hat in. People started pushing back hard on Schumer and trying to draft Van Hollen. This weekend Will Bunch wrote a brilliant piece in favor of Van Hollen, and this morning Van Hollen aides say 'the door is open.'
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If you want to believe this is as it seems, go ahead, but consider this possibity. Schumer, and his 'savy' friends know he is incredibly unpopular, both by the public and many of his colleagues. His only chance was the bum rush. Van Hollen cleverly torpedoed the 'coronation' gambit, leaving the ground open for an alternative. Now Van Hollen has the mandate due to the outpouring of support trying to draft him, and when it comes to a popularity contest, Schumer is toast.
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We will see how this all works out, but so far would say advantage Van Hollen. One can be cynical about crafty political machinations, but as clever ploys go, this one is pretty impressive, and should give one confidence that Van Hollen has the stuff for the job.
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Any Senator able to push aside a wily politician like Schumer can certainly handle an inept conman wild Trump.
If that's Van Hollen, great
#ReplaceSchumer
@TCatInReality Schumer really only has the psy ops powers of the NYT, and the fear of other Senators who want good committee assignments. If it appears, as it is beginning to, that he actually doesn't have the votes, both these powers are neutered. On the other hand, the people are very angry, and elevating Schumer will blow back hard, so a good safe alternative like Van Hollen is very attractive...if they can get enough votes. Oh, and real democratic principles too...
@mastodonmigration
Got no dog in this fight. Never been a Schumer fan. But people always think the grass is greener.