#democratic senators

[gwydionmisha]

This May Look Small, But Trump is seizing control of the judiciary, persecuting political opposition, and removing checks that prevent Autocracy.

He is calling openly for political prosecutions.

Donald Trump demands 'accountability' for his pursuers in Justice Department speech

They are criminalizing non-violent political speech.

Luckily, push back is having an effect.

Because what Ed Martin's doing is illegal and unethical.

They need to do this because Ed Martin is in danger of being disbarred for all the illegal and unethical things he is doing to persecute people Trump doesn't like.

[somerandomg33k]

I hate the Democrats

A perfect example of why I don't trust the Democrats happened on Friday. The unions that represent the federal workers were for the Democrats causing a government shutdown by filibustering the budget bill. As a way to stand up to Musk's takeover of the federal government.

But Chuck Schumer and a few other Democratic Senators voted to pass the bill to avoid a government shutdown. They're inadvertently saying, "If the GOP is fine with what Trump and Musk are doing with the federal government, it is fine with us so long as there is still a federal government."

Chuck Schumer stated reason to pass the bill and avoid a shutdown was, "It will cause more harm than good." He even said, "I am doing this for the federal government employees who would be out of work for weeks if the government shut down." And yet the unions of the federal workers are asking for the Democrats to cause a government shutdown.

This is why I hate the Democrats. They will just do what they want and say it is in our "best interest." "We won't even propose a UBI because it won't pass." Same with Medicare 4 all. The Dems by in large are just not in favor of a UBI or Medicare 4 all, period. "It is not a popular position." $15 minimum wage is a popular position. But when it was up to the Democratic Senators, they voted it down.

Chuck Schumer didn't want the government to shut down because it would affect the bottom line of Wall Street and the billionaire donors of the Democrats. So some of the Democrats voted in the interest of their donors, over their base. As they often do. They won't listen to us. They won't safe us.

[letterstomyrepresentatives]

Dear Senators Schumer, Cortez Masto, Durbin, Fetterman, Gillibrand, Hassan, Peters, Schatz, Shaheen, and King,

Your recent votes in favor of the Continuing Resolution (CR) have set a dangerous precedent, signaling to President Trump, Elon Musk, and their allies that Democrats will capitulate under the threat of a government shutdown. This decision, framed as the lesser of two evils, has cost the Democratic Party leverage, unity, and public confidence, while handing unnecessary victories to the Republican agenda.

Misconceptions About Shutdown Impacts

Senator Schumer, you argued that a shutdown would grant excessive power to President Trump, allowing him, Musk, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to determine which government functions are essential. However, this misrepresents the mechanics of government shutdowns. The judiciary, for instance, operates under constitutional mandates and would continue to function, ensuring the rule of law remains intact. Even if civil court operations were scaled back, the judiciary possesses sufficient reserve funds to maintain full capacity for approximately three weeks—ample time to compel Republicans to negotiate.​

Political Realities for Trump and Musk

The argument that President Trump and Elon Musk would welcome a shutdown overlooks critical realities. The Republican base—including military families, rural farmers, and government contractors—would suffer disproportionately during a shutdown. Federal payments to rural hospitals, agricultural subsidies, and small business loans—all vital to red-state economies—would be halted. The notion that President Trump would allow a prolonged shutdown ignores the political backlash his administration would face from its own supporters, particularly in battleground states.​

Regarding Elon Musk, many of his ventures, such as SpaceX, Starlink, and Tesla, rely on government funding. A shutdown would disrupt these financial flows, potentially placing strain on his operations. By preventing a shutdown, you alleviated pressure on Musk, forfeiting a potential point of leverage where he might have influenced the administration toward a swift resolution.​

Consequences for Democratic Unity and Public Perception

This vote has further fragmented the Democratic Party at a time when unity is crucial. Instead of presenting a united front against Republican overreach, Senate Democrats have alienated House Democrats, progressive leaders, and key constituencies. Consequently, Democratic approval ratings have plummeted to historic lows, with only 27% of Americans approving of the party’s performance. Furthermore, progressive activists are now calling for new leadership, including urging Senator Schumer to step down as minority leader. This vote has reinforced perceptions of Democratic leadership as weak and unwilling to fight for its base.​New York Post

Policy Implications of the Continuing Resolution

By passing this CR, you have allowed Republicans to dictate federal spending priorities. The bill cut $13 billion from non-defense programs while increasing military spending by $6 billion—a clear Republican objective. It also funded the DOGE, which is actively working to dismantle government functions, granting Musk increased control over federal budgets. Democrats had the opportunity to demand a fairer allocation of resources but instead conceded to Republican demands.​

Empowering Republican Strategies

Now, President Trump and Elon Musk understand that threatening a shutdown leads to Democratic concessions. This emboldens them to repeat such strategies, anticipating even easier victories in future funding disputes. Had Democrats stood firm and allowed a shutdown, Republicans would have faced pressure from their constituencies, compelling them back to the negotiating table. Instead, Democrats now bear the blame for capitulating, weakening their position ahead of upcoming elections.​

This was a pivotal moment where Democrats could have demonstrated strength and leadership. By avoiding short-term discomfort, the party has invited long-term consequences that will be challenging to reverse. I urge you to learn from this miscalculation. In future budgetary conflicts, Democrats must stand firm and compel Republicans to own the consequences of their actions. Continual concessions will erode the foundations of what we aim to protect.​

[saywhat-politics]

MAGA is big mad that Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats have opened up a whistleblower portal for federal employees to report illegal conduct within the Trump administration.

[political-us]

[headlinehorizon]

Democratic Senators visit White House to discuss Israel-Hamas war

https://headlinehorizon.com/U.S./Terror/1480

More than a dozen Democratic senators hold a meeting with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and its impact on Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

[short-wooloo]

Every time you hear about a judge blocking one of 49% eo's you better look up which judge it was, because odds are it was one of the TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY PLUS judges Joe Biden appointed as president and were confirmed by the Democrat controlled Senate (with tie breaking votes from Kamala Harris) of 2021-2025

Yall fucking owe them

[bartletforamerica]

One of the things that kills me about this anti-Biden stuff is that it doesn't matter. He's the Democrat against Trump. Just get him elected with a Democratic Congress and if he can't do the job, Harris will. Biden being a touch old is not the worst thing in the world. Woodrow Wilson was incapacitated during his presidency and his wife ended up running things; at least now we have a proper mechanism for transferring power to the VP. A Trump presidency is far more dangerous than Biden needing orthopedic shoes. Stop undermining the Democrat on the ballot and get him elected with a Democratic Congress that can actually do something (and keep the line of succession Democratic as well).

[liberalsarecool]

Democrats need younger leaders. Senate Democrats need a fighter. The old guard is lost and not up for the challenges.

[relaxedstyles]

[batboyblog]

Senate Elections 2024!

At the Start of the year I made a post about the US Senate elections this year. However a lot has changed since then (not just that) So I thought I'd make a new version.

How successful a President Kamala Harris is able to be will come down to who controls congress. A Republican House or Senate could frustrate many of the important agenda items Harris wants to get done. Also the Senate is key to appointing Judges, right now many America's rights are being decided in the courts where Trump and Republican appointed Judges are consistently ruling against trans rights, voting rights, abortion rights etc. Any hope of a smooth pipe line of Harris judges depends on the Senate. Senate Control hangs by a knife's edge, there are 6 soft blue seats we have to hold onto, two swing seats Dems are defending, and two soft red seats we can pick up, you can make all the difference!

If you don't live in one of the states below but want to help, you can Donate to the DSCC or sign up to phone bank with the Democrats

Arizona

Ruben Gallego (Hold)

Winning Arizona will be key to the outcome of the 2024 Presidential election. Congressman Ruben Gallego was a leader in the effort to replace Democrat turned Independent Senator Sinema with a real Democrat. Gallego was raised by a single mother, went to Harvard, and is a Marine combat vet. First elected to the Arizona State House in 2010 he advocated for immigrant rights. He was elected to Congress in 2014. Since coming to Congress Gallego has been a progressive voice, gaining attention for blunt attacks on the Trump administration. Republicans nominated around former TV host and conspiracy theorist Kari Lake. Lake rose to become a Republican star by supporting conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and Covid. Lake ran for Arizona Governor in 2022 and after losing to Democrat Katie Hobbs she refused to concede and still maintains she won and is the rightful Governor of Arizona. Lake has called Democrats "Demonic", totally opposes abortion in all cases, and is the self proclaimed "Trump candidate". If Gallego is elected not only will he be a reliable Democratic vote and Progressive vote in the Senate, he'd be the first Hispanic to represent Arizona in the Senate, ever. If you live in Arizona please make sure you vote, but more if you have any time between now and November, volunteer to help Gallego! and if you don't live there you can still give.

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Florida

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Flip)

Florida's current Republican senator, Rick Scott, has spent his first term in Congress being one of the most extreme Republicans. Scott has pushed to defund education, roll back Social Security and Medicare, attacked trans rights, and wants to ban Abortion in all cases. Rick Scott is the wealthiest member of Congress and also was in involved in the largest case of Medicare fraud in US history. Scott challenged Mitch McConnell for the leadership of the Senate GOP getting support from extremists like Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, and JD Vance, and now is running to replace McConnell. Scott won in 2018 with less than 10,000 votes. The Democrat is former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. When she was elected to Congress in 2018 she became the first South American born immigrant and first person of Ecuadorian heritage to be elected to Congress. In Congress Mucarsel-Powell was a member of the Progressive caucus, she fought to expand medicare, and secured $200 million for Everglades restoration. After a narrow defeat in 2020 Mucarsel-Powell joined the gun control advocacy group Giffords to fight for gun control a personal issue for her. If you're in Florida please make sure you vote, and volunteer to help remove one of the most extreme Senators. Everyone else give what you can.

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Maryland

Angela Alsobrooks (Hold)

Maryland is normally an easy Democratic win but two-term Republican former Governor Larry Hogan announced he was running, turning what should be an easy race for Democrats into a real fight. Hogan is trying to sell himself as a Trump septic moderate, but he's endorsed by Trump, JD Vance, and Mitch McConnell. Hogan spent his final year as Governor frustrating Democratic efforts to protect abortion, legalize marijuana, and take serious action on climate change. In the Senate he'll be a vote in the pocket of Republican leadership. The Democrat is Angela Alsobrooks, the executive of Prince George's County. As County Executive Alsobrooks got high marks for her response to Covid. She's worked to expand pre-K to all students in the county, as well expanding health care access including mental health access. As a candidate for Senate Alsobrooks has been a strong supporter of Abortion rights, pushing for more action on gun violence, and has been a strong supporter of LGBT rights her whole political life. After Vice-President Harris left the Senate there were no black women represented in the upper house. Together with Delaware's Lisa Blunt Rochester Alsobrooks could make history, if both are elected this year it'll be the first time ever that two black women have served at the same time in the US Senate. If you're in Maryland make sure to get out to vote, to volunteer as much as you're able, and everyone give whatever you can to protect abortion rights and support progressive black women!

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Michigan

Elissa Slotkin (Hold)

Michigan is a critical 2024 swing state. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is running to replace retiring Senator Debbie Stabenow. Slotkin worked for the CIA, the State Department, and the Department of Defense rising to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense under President Obama. She is fluent in Arabic and Swahili. First elected to Congress in 2018 Slotkin won and has been re-elected repeatedly to represent a swing district, becoming the first Democrat elected there since 1998. In Congress Slotkin has supported gun control, and ending money in politics. Her national security experience made her an important voice pushing for the first impeachment of Trump in 2019. She gained national attention for holding open town halls on her choice to vote to impeach Trump facing down Republican protesters. In her run for Senate Slotkin has continued to stress her support for gun legislation, ending money in politics and stresses protecting the right to choose. Republicans have consolidated around former Congressman Mike Rogers. Rogers retired to Florida after his time in the House only moving back last year to run for Senate. During his time in Congress Rogers tried twice to ban the abortion pill mifepristone. Rogers is endorsed by Trump and controversial former Detroit Police Chief James Craig. If you're in Michigan vote to protect the right to choose and stop a Trump Republican, and make sure to volunteer as much as you can, and every give what you can to help win this key swing state.

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Montana

Jon Tester (Re-elect)

Normally deep red Montana represents one of the hardest Senate seats for Democrats to hang onto. Jon Tester is the only Democrat to hold statewide office or represent Montana in Congress. Elected narrowly in 2006 Tester has beaten the odds time and time again and is trying again. In his time in the Senate Tester has been a consistent voice for small farmers and local businesses against big corporations and mega companies. Tester has fought against corruption and for openness, and is one of the most effective members of Congress consistently having the most bills past into law of any member of Congress. Republicans have embraced an ultra wealthy former CEO, Tim Sheehy as their nominee to unseat Tester. Sheehy was caught lying about being shot in Afghanistan as a Navy SEAL, when he in fact accidentally shot himself at Glacier National Park in Montana. Past his embarrassing war wound story, Sheehy is an ultra rich CEO who has spent 2 million of his own money on the race so far. Sheehy has been endorsed by Trump, and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Sheehy wants to ban all abortion, repeal Obamacare, and remove any limits on gun ownership, despite having shot himself. If you can only donate to two races, this and Ohio are the most important, if you can only donate to one? flip a coin. Everyone in Montana make sure you get out to vote and just as important volunteer, there will be no Presidential or Governor or any other campaign to help Tester along its all on him, and everyone give what you can.

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Nevada

Jacky Rosen (Re-elect)

Nevada is a critical swing state in the 2024 election. Jacky Rosen first came to Congress flipping a Red House seat in 2016 and then unseating a Republican Senator in 2018. Since coming to Congress Rosen has been a champion for turning Nevada into a clean energy leader. She's also has helped pass gun control legislation and is a fierce advocate the right to choose. Republicans have nominated Army veteran and conservative influencer Sam Brown to run against Rosen. Brown unsuccessfully ran in a Republican primary for the Texas State House in 2014, and for the Republican nomination for US Senate in Nevada in 2022. Now with the endorsement of Donald Trump Brown finally managed to win a primary. Sam Brown is the only Republican candidate Trump mentioned in his 92 minute convention speech at the RNC. Brown wants to roll back Nevada's Green energy progress and boost fossil fuels, he also wants to roll back any and all restrictions on guns. If you're in Nevada make sure to get out and vote, and volunteer to keep this key Senate seat out of the hands of a Trump Republican. Everyone else give what you can.

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Ohio

Sherrod Brown (Re-elect)

Ohio is one of the hardest senate seats for Democrats to defend this year. Senator Sherrod Brown has been the only statewide elected Democrat in Ohio since 2011. First elected to Congress in 1992 and to the Senate in 2006 Brown has defied the odds by being a popular Progressive in an ever more Red state. Brown consistently ranks along side Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren as one of the most left wing Senators. From his first days in Congress Brown refused the Congressional health plan, repeatedly introducing single payer health care bills going back to the 1990s. Brown has been a proud and consistent ally of Unions, particularly the UAW, and tough on banks and big business. Republicans have nominated used car salesman and crypto enthusiast Bernie Moreno. Moreno is a weirdo, he accused LGBT activists of a "radical agenda of indoctrination" and then got caught looking for "men for 1-on-1 sex" on AdultFriendFinder. Moreno supports a federal abortion ban, has been sued by former employees for wage thief and discrimination, and wants to end birth right citizenship. Moreno has been endorsed by Turning Point USA, Donald Trump Jr., Vivek Ramaswamy, Kari Lake, Ted Cruz, JD Vance, and of course Donald Trump. If you're in Ohio make sure you get out to vote, and volunteer to support a great Senator. Everyone outside of Ohio give what you can, if you can only donate to two campaigns this and Montana need it the most, if you can only give to one, flip a coin.

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Pennsylvania

Bob Casey (Re-elect)

Pennsylvania is a key swing state in the 2024 Presidential election. Bob Casey was first elected to the Senate in 2006 defeating right wing extremist Rick Santorum by the largest margin in state history. Starting his career as a moderate to conservative Democrat Casey has become a strong advocate for gun control since 2012 voting for every gun control measure to reach the Senate. Casey also made strong opposition to the Trump administration a cornerstone of time in office. While personally pro-life, Casey has endorsed the right to choose and voted codify abortion rights. Casey has been a leading critic of corporate greed during the inflation and authored a bill to ban shrinkflation. Republicans have nominated multi-millionaire former CEO and Bush administration official David McCormick. McCormick served in the Treasury under George W. Bush, his wife worked at the NSC under Trump. He lived in Westport, Connecticut as the CEO of an investment management firm, till he decided he wanted to be a US Senator in 2022 and he moved to Pennsylvania. He lost the 2022 GOP primary to Dr. Oz and is giving another go in 2024. McCormick is endorsed by George W. Bush, Mitch McConnell, Rick Santorum, Karl Rove, Doug Mastriano, Jim Jordan, and of course Donald Trump. If you're in Pennsylvania make sure you get out to vote, and to volunteer to keep Pennsylvania blue. Everyone else give what you can.

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Texas

Colin Allred (Flip)

Texas Senator Ted Cruz might be the most hated man in politics. Since his election in 2012 Cruz has been on a single minded mission to be totally unlikeable. Shutting down the government under President Obama, endorsing Trump after Trump insulted his wife, supporting Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, fleeing his state to go on vacation in Mexico after an ice storm and power outage (and abandoning his dog), blaming the Uvalde school shooting on video games, yes Ted Cruz really has done it all. Cruz is one of the most right wing members of the Senate and a loud Trump supporter. Last election in 2018 Cruz barely hung onto his seat and Democrats are hoping with 6 more years of radicalism Texans are ready for change. Democrats have nominated Congressman Colin Allred. Allred is a former professional footballer, played Linebacker for the Tennessee Titans. After football Allred went to law school, and got a job with the Obama Administration. In 2018 he won an upset victory unseating an 11 term Republican in a district that had been Republican since 1968. In Congress Allred fought for gun reform, to keep down the price of proscription drugs, and invest in American infrastructure. In his run for Senate he's standing up for the right to choose against one of the most radically anti-abortion Republicans in the country. If you're in Texas make sure you vote and volunteer to give Ted Cruz the boot, and everyone give what you can to get Blue Texas.

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Wisconsin

Tammy Baldwin (Re-elect)

Wisconsin is a critical swing state in the 2024 Presidential election. Senator Tammy Baldwin is a historic trailblazer, when she was first elected to Congress in 1998 she was the first woman to ever represent Wisconsin in Congress, the first open Lesbian elected to Congress, and the first openly gay non-incumbent to be elected to Congress. She co-founded the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus. When she was elected to the US Senate in 2012 she was the first and is still the only openly gay person ever elected to the Senate. Past her advocacy for LGBT rights Baldwin has been a progressive her whole time in Congress endorsing single-payer health care, and being a strong voice for abortion rights. Republicans are supporting a California bank owner and weirdo named Eric Hovde. Strange mustache owner Hovde has attacked trans kids, flip flopped on abortion (totally against, now open to some abortion), and insulted farmers as "not hardworking" and thats why the retirement age should be 72. If you're in Wisconsin make sure to vote and volunteer to protect a progressive trailblazer and stop a California weirdo banker. Everyone else give what you can.

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Where ever you live in the US there is a critical race happening, so please check out ways to Volunteer and where ever you live there are options to phone bank text bank write letters or postcards to voters (postcards 2) but like I said wherever you are there are local candidates who need your help, and if you live in any of these critical states please give your time and energy.

[srldesigns6277]

As of Monday, February 10th, Senate Democrats have launched a portal on their website for Federal Employee Whistleblowers. For Federal Employees to be able to anonymously tell Senate Democrats what Trump and Musk are doing in the United States federal government. Allowing Democrats to stay ahead of the various decisions and ideas that the Trump Administration is making, especially if something they witness or are asked to do is against Federal Law.

Found on the Senate Democrat website under Whistleblowers. This will allow voices to be heard and create a paper trail of the actions taken by the Trump Administration.

[destiel-news-network]

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[saywhat-politics]

Some Senate Democrats have been willing to vote for Donald Trump’s less outlandish Cabinet nominees, but Pam Bondi’s nomination for U.S. attorney general was a qualitatively different kind of case. The Florida Republican is a scandal-plagued election denier and former lobbyist for foreign governments, who, even during her confirmation hearing, refused to acknowledge the legitimacy of Joe Biden’s 2020 victory.

Members of the Senate’s GOP majority were eager to confirm Bondi anyway, but there was no way that Democrats were going to go along with such a scheme. When the dust settled, the final tally was 54-46, with every member of the Democratic minority opposed to her nomination — with one exception.

Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted with Republicans.