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S is old now he should retire.

We need new leadership in our party!! Get the minority leader in the room and vote him out. Do what you need to do. We beg you.

Thankfully Senator Smith is a NO‼️🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙

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Not maddening. Betraying. Sheer and utter FUCK IN THE A$$ with a barbed wire wrapped cactus. Is that clear enough?

Email it to them all. They clearly need leadership and a real plan. It’s infuriating.

What’s your take on Pelosi’s statement?

We need to vote NO in the senate and let the republicans shut down the government - full stop! They decided to burn down the country and we need to let them own it.

All Americans need to watch this video!

When they are singing folk songs like it's a 1960s anti-war protest -- they are not meeting this moment!! Even me, a Boomer, is going crazy with this tepid Dem leadership. This is a time to FIGHT! We are out protesting trump and Musk and Schumer is behind the lines pearl clutching.

The old days of finding a middle ground where each side gives a little to get something done are OVER! Mr. Schumer, the Republicans have been playing a game since Pres. Obamas term, and you no longer know the rules.

And I'd like to hear what the far left extreme is. Investing in green energy? National health care?

Adam I hope you have a live post about all this later!!!

Sure seems that way

And the mob paid Dems and Rethuglicans lots of visits. We need more info!

1000%!!

Normally I would support keeping the government open as the party that shuts down the government gets their butt kicked in the next election. The GOP has already shut it down, the people are angry and Dems standing up for them would be the first physical thing to show they have their back.

Dude, fellow Californian here. Just join the Democratic Party and run for President in 2028.

Wow. I bought Schumer's excuse in the NYT but your persuasive explanation has changed my mind!

Everything is up to grassroots and individual people now. It is absolutely imperative for our survival as a free society that we do not splinter into groups based on religious, gender, job title, or other categories. We need to continue to protest peacefully as "the people."

Looks like these are now the Senators to call BLOW THESE PHONES UP if you can: Hassan (202) 224-3324 Peters (202) 224-6221 Schatz (202) 224-3934 King (202) 224-5344 Shaheen (202) 224-2841 Klobuchar (202) 224-3244
 Rosen (202) 224-6244 Hirono (202) 224-6361

I cant watch anymore fumble bumbling by dems its pathetic

i think destruction is their main goal.

If they will negotiate that would be great, but then the part I never understood, is how do you negotiate with people who can't be trusted? Anyhow, I think this is our hope at this point.

You are the voice of tge people, @adamkinzinger.bsky.social! Appreciate your posts.

almost as thought the players have a script

Just hand this pic to the GOP. Their heads will explode and Chuck will have time to grow a backbone. Easy peasy

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Sir.. have you considered running? Many respect your actions, voice and reason. (I’m also gay.. a cute POTUS wouldn’t hurt one bit)

Jeffries just said this is a terrible bill and must be defeated by the Senate

We Dems are really getting our cheeks clapped. Schumer literally a lazy spineless fuck

My understanding is that passing the CR would make his illegal purge legal. Is that true?

Schumer needs to grow a pair.

Why do I get the feeling that the democrats were watching reruns of gilligan's island instead of watching your video? Thank you for sharing your insight into this topic!

Democrats need to strategize- look at dynamics that might work in the current situation!

Not sure I agree on your beard analysis

My intuition tells me that he is on the take. I have no proof other than his behavior of complying in advance.

More Town Halls with Angry Constituents! They even kicked a veteran out!

Hey @schumer.senate.gov watch this and take some rational and reasonable advice from @adamkinzinger.bsky.social vote NO for the good of our country! This is on the republicans! Why give them more power? Let them own whatever the fallout is. It won’t last long. Look at the waffling on the tariffs.

Why don't you counter Schumer's argument point by point. Then we could learn something other that who gets blamed. What about the courts shutting down for civil cases. The courts are all we have going for us.

AOC is the Leader for the Moment: There are many like her, but her dynamism is cutting through and, like Bernie, she generates Traction… We need to be able to Unite behind True Strength (not ‘Power’; not bullies)…And this will win broad support amongst all Honest Americans. Chuck the chuck apathy!

And Dems wonder why they are losing the male demographic? It is not about “alpha male” BS… It is all about Moral Courage; about fighting when the Win is easy and when the chips are down… WTF-chuck is a simpering dinosaur: His inertia = acquiescence = weakness. 👇🏻 bsky.app/profile/dana...

It’s embarrassing!

Talk.,. The constitution? Justice has failed the people already? And yet still they/we fight thruw that very system that is bringing us down for years already! And keeps the few from harm or jail time! Fight the 1% first, and then each other or the PUPPETS installed! It's a agenda made long ago!

Honest question: if 47 and the Repubs would be just fine with a gov shutdown, how would the Dems negotiate with that? I imagine the repubs could care less about whatever is brought to the table to reopen. In other words- we know what they want, what’s the game plan?

Talk to Chuck?

There's a non-zero chance the DOGE moles inside the IRS and other sensitive government databases (like Congress Health Insurance) found compromising info on Schumer & now the Musk/Trump/GOP are using it to gain compliance. What a wonderful world we live in that we have to wonder about that, Day 51.

Adam, Great video. I agree with you 100% about the 2 statues not wanting to be noticed. Thank you.

Mr. Kinzinger we need you back in politics. We need people that have guts. Democrats are useless. All I get is donation requests from every freaking democrat. Not donating a penny anymore

... "Missteps" you are so kind to hypocrites ...

It's sad when a Republican tells the Democrats that they need to fight. He's right Schumer needs to go!

Contra to what you said, I don't think Dems overall are good at fighting. Too institutionalist. Also, you gotta admit that we passed the ACA plus climate change, and then the Tea Party came after us. Anyway, Harry Reid, we need another one of those.

Clearly the democrats have totally caved. Who is going to step forward with a centrist view and pull us out of this death spiral?

Wall St donor calls Chuckie: “Chuck, you can’t close the Gov, the markets will tank!” CS: “Including MY stocks?” WSD: “Yup, plus we won’t be able to justify using you as a lobbyist if that happens.” CS: WSD: CS: “Our filibuster is OFF THE TABLE!” WSD: 🙂

Ultimately Democrats talked about authoritarianism & Project 2025 but they clearly didn’t believe their own warnings because they’ve utterly failed. They need to convene cyber operators to ensure the next election isn’t hacked. Another thing they won’t believe or prepare for to their detriment.

It won’t be long before the world rejects the American dollar as the dominant currency in the world. It will go the way of the Russian ruble. A currency has to be trustworthy like the government it represents. The last thing natsi Trump is, is trustworthy!

Just become an independent already. Both parties suck. Run with Mark Cuban.

Check out my new sign: 📢 Musk, now hear this: Come out with your hands up! 📢

I saw you on CNN last night and I really wanted you to check that smug F Scott

Ditto - In Nov & Dec 2024 I was concerned I was overacting to what Trump might do. I was pessimistic but hopeful. Unfortunately it has turned out much worse than I had thought it ever could. If you had told me that we would be where we are now I would have thought you crazy. WE ARE IN REAL DANGER!

It couldn’t be a more clear cut example.

Democrats are failing the American People. Perhaps they've been bought & paid for too? Silence & inaction is complicity. Worrying more @ being elected than doing what's right hurts citizens everyday! We the People need leaders who don't lack courage & strength to STOP Trump, Project 2025 & DOGE!

Thank you, Adam

I just don't understand how that guy have been in politics so long and repeatedly miss the opportunity to secure big wins over decades. Coward? Or donors?

Oh, I watched and have shared it as widely as I’m able. This is an emergency, a clear and present danger. We all need to get off of social media, out in society and start taking action.

Thanks for sharing this. The House offered an alternative - clean CR for 1.mo so they could negotiate. Has there been any discussion about the asks? My suggestion - can't spend funds to annex Canada, Greenland and Panama. It reclaims spending and a declaration of war.

Nice job, A.K.! Clearly, you're miffed with the, "no mas," Democrats - as evidenced by you using "Gobsmacked" twice in the video! Seriously though, the video was dead-on; your passion clear... Keep on fightin' the good fight, and remember, you've got lots of people right there with you!

Here's another reason why @schumer.senate.gov is wrong: If Trump really wants a shutdown (he does not), he can just order any number of Republicans to vote against Cloture & the CR. Schumer's "strategy" makes no sense.

FIGHT BACK @50501colorado.bsky.social

Not one of these GOP cunts will be buried in my country. I will make it my mission to find their graves, dig the stiffs up, and throw them in the fucking ocean. Waste of my fucking oxygen…let’s treat as such.

Why can’t you believe it? The fucking GOP cunts don’t give two MTG facial hairs about the military.

Never trust a person who looks over their glassed while reading or talking

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Schumer is not a Veteran and likes them little more than the Republicans do.

VOTE AGAINST THIS BUDGET LET THE GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN In every way it has already. Republicans will blame the Democrats either way. Who cares? Let them make fools and demons of themselves. Evoke the 25th Amendment. Move on a 3rd impeachment. Be brave. These are desperate times.

Schumer was out-thought by Johnson and Trump. In his shoes, upon realizing that, I would resign my position as leader.

Adam since the republican party will not return to any normal semblance of its former self, what do you think about crossing over and being a leader in the world of moderate democrats? Seems like you are needed there.

THANK YOU @adamkinzinger.bsky.social

We need you back

Senator Schumer has a good point, trump at al can do more damage if the Democrats vote against it. If it passes, Republicans will be blamed for all that's in their budget.

Doesn’t a shut down allow Trump to do more damage and the Courts would be closed so they would not be able to stop him like they are doing now. I think Trump wants a shut down.

Congress on recess next week. Protest outside Republican local offices! Blow up their phones and emails! indivisible.org/muskorus

Shoe on the other foot and McConnell wouldn’t even hesitate to shut it down. But now, with a huge amount of Americans actually engaged and supporting the Dems playing hardball, Schumer plays weak. The GOP is dead and looks like the Democratic Party is just about gone, too.

This your break Adam take it and run with it!!

Run for Durbin’s seat.

I am not so sure they get 8 Dems to pass it. Public pressure is high.

Kinziger voted for Trump policies 99 per cent of the time. WE DON’T NEED YOUR PROMPTS.

Call Chuck’s offices: www.schumer.senate.gov#:~:text=PUSH... Script- why not do what every decent American wants-shut it down-hold the republicans accountable. The shut down will be there to remind them of the mess they left when they went away. We need DOGE Oversight and Ukraine support

If you're not following Adam Kinzinger on Substack, you're missing something.

Democrats are their own worst enemies. They need to get unified and quit fighting each other.

I have to keep reminding myself you are republican. Welcome to the struggle, though I know you’ve been here for quite a while. In the event that trump and MAGA can be tamed or eliminated I hope we end up with two strong political parties. This sure ain’t it.

Other former Republicans would disagree w/you. Polling is showing the Dems would be blamed for it. You know that Schumer probably has more information on that. What would also happen is more Musk damage. But I guess we’re at the point where of “fuck it let it burn down”.

The true test of Congressional leadership will be whether or not Members are willing to put themselves in harms way - electorally and physically. Our Constitution demands nothing less.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts We absolutely need somebody fighting for us out here and I don’t know who that person is right now 💔💔

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Why are democrats acting like republicans?

Fine. This will be what triggers civil war. I don’t object, just get ready.

Missteps like supporting the republican party for most of your life? That kind?

It makes no sense. They must have something on Schumer or something must be going on behind the scenes. They are wrecking our country so you just help them??? Why make it any easier for them?

The negative impacts of a shutdown pale in comparison to the lasting consequences of supporting this bill. The legislation contains unconstitutional provisions allowing Donald to continue his illegal appropriations activity, undermining 1/2 the court cases we’re currently winning. Dems must #VoteNo

Dems only capable of tactical responses - various actions disconnected from a LT strategy. Disparate tactics only marginally better than being transactional. Only comprehensive strat is MAGA’s. Need Dem/Centrist well constructed strat w/linked tactics. See beyond next Bill or EO. And need guts!

HOW COULD ANY HUMAN BE SUCH A RIDICULOUS PAB AS SCHUMER!!!??? NOBODY FOLLOWS PABS!!! GET THE FUCKKK OUT OF THE WWAAAYYYY YOU RIDICULOUS WEAKASS CORRUPT CORPORATE DEMOCRAT HACK!!!! SCHUMER CAN FUCKOOOFFFF!!!!!🤬🤬🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I agree with you one hundred percent.

I've called his office and left my message.

the beard looks very nice, distinguished! i agree, we don’t need a new extreme on the left, we need ppl to work together, a willing bipartisan grp to save the government now. so much of what you said just seems like common sense, i can’t see the point in the dems giving up on any leverage.

It’s so messed up! I can’t believe 10 senators caved to Trump. We don’t have a chance in hell if they are not willing to fight for us. It’s time for Chuck to retire if he doesn’t have the fight in him

@schiff.senate.gov I'M SO DISGUSTED THAT WE VOTED ON THE CR. IT GIVES TRUMP AND MUSK TIME TO FINISH OFF THE COUNTRY.