“Schumer is bad at his job,” said one organizer. “Jeffries is not ready for this moment.”
After a Democratic “tsunami” in this week’s midterm elections that has been widely seen as “a mandate to deliver big change,” progressives within and beyond Congress have cast doubt on whether the New York Democrats likely to lead both chambers are actually up for facing Donald Trump’s veto threats and fighting for the “bold agenda” sought by US voters.
As critics of artificial intelligence data centers prepared for a Friday protest outside the Brooklyn home of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer over a “dirty” bill that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is suddenly speaking out about, political organizer Corbin Trent argued that “Schumer is bad at his job” and “Jeffries is not ready for this moment.”
With boasts of “My job is to keep the left pro Israel” it is necessarily incompatible for Schumer to be “Americans first” leftist or other positions.
After a Democratic “tsunami” in this week’s midterm elections that has been widely seen as “a mandate to deliver big change,”
The whole “voter mandate” thing is thrown around too much these days, and it just isn’t always accurate, but in this case I think it was 100% a mandate. But a mandate for what? The people who voted for this blue wave are not necessarily all aligned on every issue, or even most issues, but they are definitely unified in their disdain for Trump and his cronies. I think the mandate is for the Democrats to finally be true, aggressive opposition to Trump. I think Democrats, both left and center, now see anyone who isn’t able or willing to viciously oppose Trump, and all the plutocrats and other oligarchs who support him, as a liability or even complicit. That is Schumer, and his ilk. They are ineffectual opposition, so they have got to go.
I think everyone is aligned on two issues - affordability and wars.
Both need these two guys to shut up and let the new dems coming in get some work done.
The people who voted for this blue wave are not necessarily all aligned on every issue, or even most issues, but they are definitely unified in their disdain for Trump and his cronies. I think the mandate is for the Democrats to finally be true, aggressive opposition to Trump
+1 on this. Exit polls showed that perceived government corruption was the deciding issue in the 2026 midterms, more than ICE, Israel, or gas prices. Dems are going to lose the coalition before Congress is even sworn in if they start going for the culture war bait. The people in Mississippi who voted blue did so because they want to see the kleptocracy end
DNC wont admit that the genocide and Epstein support played any role in Harris’s loss in 2024. They are pretending it was all about the economy. so we are being propogandized right now about what the mandate even was about. The DNC is trying to redefine what the blue wave was even about so they dont have to make any changes. They want the status quo-- which means keeping a truly awful republican empowered in government so they can be almost as bad.
“after”?!?!?
Nah. We haven’t wanted them. Ever. And I think I first started knowing about their fuckery right near the 2025 term start. So. It’s not new. But I have seen a lot more people now talk about it. And more people are demanding a change in leadership.
Petitions going around. It’s even getting news coverage for once.
Multiple reports have come out and said the offices are getting hundreds and in some cases close to a thousand calls a day telling them to get new leadership. I think we’re gonna get what we want on this
Schumer is totally out of touch and thinks his 1994 agenda will work again. Jeffries wants to establish himself and not ruffle feathers of the mega donors (Schumer as always).
The DNC is still owned by corporate Democrats and it will operate how it has for the last couple decades. It will talk mean and deliver flaccid arguments.
The base will be fractured on if it’s a good direction (on purpose by it’s leadership), and the right will be able to once again point to weak leadership. They’ll be correct in voters’ eyes and that will be just enough foothold to start pushing back.
The DNC needs new blood if things are to change but their endearment to moneyed interests will keep that from ever happening.
Unless a separate form of leadership bursts onto the scene, we’ll be back to square 1 in a year. Let’s check back in 6 months and see how off I am.
Schumer has done nothing but go on a whole self fellating tour with how he picked the great candidates, candidates like Haley Stevens, winning the elections and not a single actionable plan.
He’s not meeting the moment again with the leadership needed to match the anger of the temporary Democratic voters that got Democrats into office across the nation.
Aye, ditch ‘em.
I gave them the benefit of the doubt before, I no longer am being generous. They need to go.
I wouwould love to see a breakdown of congress between Republicans, democrats, and progressive democrats
Jeffries gotta go!
Get fucked Chuck the cuck!
Fire Fetterman into the sun!
Those petitions do nothing, if you have Dem reps keep contacting them, when you’re doing it get your local friends and neighbors to contact them as well.
Even if you got a shitty neoliberal politician, they’re going to be afraid of challengers from the left, and eager to hitch their wagons to progressives.
Hell, you can only sign a petition once, you can email/call/fax/whatever your elected representatives as often as you want.
Yeah sure, but signing costs nothing, as does emailing your representatives. a couple of clicks doesn’t hurt the movement. If these petitions do anything, they at least recruit people who would never pick up the phone. Someone who signs today is statistically more likely to donate, march, or contact a rep tomorrow, it is an entry point to being part of a movement and you don’t grow a movement by telling casual supporters their first step is worthless.
What I’m trying to say is, there’s no reason to burn down the recruiting tool that brings the next ten thousand people into the fight.
Also I just want to add that this blue wave can have geopolitical ramifications, there is a real chance of change right now, a number of proven signatures allows immigrants, non-Americans and youth below voting age to still sign, amplify, donate, and potentially organize other movements in a way that could spark meaningful change.
If these petitions do anything
They don’t…
It makes people feel like they did something and makes them unlikely to do something that works. It’s basic psychology
number of proven signatures allows immigrants, non-Americans and youth below voting age
Just because you cant vote, doesn’t mean you’re representatives don’t represent you…
Do you think elementary kids writing letters to politicians can vote?
Did they trust them before? If so, why?
Someone voted for them in order for them to get where they are now. Don’t know the logic as to why, but someone thought it was a good idea.
If they’re not opposed to Trump, then they are opposed to democracy and the welfare of the people.
Anyone have a good template for emailing their senators/reps to demand new leadership?
CONTACT YOUR U.S. SENATORS — DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP & CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Senate Democrats are expected to select their leadership in December 2026. If you’re concerned about the influence of AIPAC, corporate PACs, and wealthy donors on Democratic leadership, now is an opportunity to make your voice heard.
FIND YOUR SENATORS
https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
Select your state to find your senators’ phone numbers and official contact forms.
SAMPLE EMAIL
Subject: Democratic Leadership and AIPAC/Corporate Donor Influence
Hello Senator,
I’m a constituent from [City, State], writing to express my opposition to Chuck Schumer continuing as Senate Democratic leader and Hakeem Jeffries continuing as House Democratic leader.
I’m deeply concerned about the influence of AIPAC, corporate PACs, and wealthy donors on Democratic Party leadership and policy decisions.
I believe our elected representatives should be accountable to their constituents, not powerful lobbying organizations or major financial contributors.
I’m asking you to:
- Oppose Chuck Schumer’s continuation as Senate Democratic leader.
- Support leadership candidates who demonstrate independence from AIPAC and corporate donor networks.
- Reject future AIPAC-affiliated campaign contributions.
- Advocate for meaningful campaign finance reform and transparency.
Please register my opposition and let me know your position on Schumer’s continued leadership.
Thank you for your time and service.
[Your Name]
[City, State]SAMPLE PHONE SCRIPT
Hello, I’m [Name], a constituent from [City, State].
I’m calling to express my opposition to Chuck Schumer continuing as Senate Democratic leader.
I’m concerned about the influence of AIPAC, corporate PACs, and wealthy donors on Democratic leadership.
I’d like Senator [Name] to support new leadership that is independent of these donor networks and accountable to voters.
Please record my position, and I’d appreciate a response about the senator’s intended leadership vote.
Thank you.
IMPORTANT
Senate Democratic leadership is selected by Democratic senators, not by a public election. Republican senators do not participate in the Democratic caucus vote.
Hakeem Jeffries’ House leadership position is decided separately by House Democrats.
Find your U.S. representative here:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representativeYou can also research campaign contributions through the Federal Election Commission:
https://www.fec.gov/data/Make your voice heard. Personalize the message, contact your elected officials, and request a response.
Thanks!
Call AND email them
You’re quite welcome, d-queen!
Begone Corpos
Sign the petition. https://c.org/WxDjpC9pwp
How the fuck does change.org have the money to buy a single character domain???
What the fuck is their business model??
Maybe it was gifted to them by the previous owner.
hope so!
