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So, who should replace Schumer? I vote for Chris Murphy, CT (Original Post) lindysalsagal 16 hrs ago OP
Oh boy leftstreet 16 hrs ago #1
I think we need to keep Chris Murphy where he is. He is leading "on the ground"... yellow dahlia 16 hrs ago #2
As majority leader? Murphy is a good choice Fiendish Thingy 16 hrs ago #3
With our luck it will be Fetterman. PCIntern 15 hrs ago #4
In before the cheerleaders. Orrex 15 hrs ago #5
We could have had Al Franken. LuvLoogie 15 hrs ago #6

yellow dahlia

(5,302 posts)
2. I think we need to keep Chris Murphy where he is. He is leading "on the ground"...
Sat Feb 14, 2026, 11:43 AM
16 hrs ago

and out there among the people. And I want to keep him available for 2028. But he always says - he's worrying more about saving Democracy, than talking about future elections.

Schumer's job is a different kind of leadership job. He needs to keep the caucus organized. He has not been a good messenger, and whoever replaces him should be.

My observation is that Chris van Hollen has some special qualities. The Senators themselves probably have some people in mind, who would do a good job.

Fiendish Thingy

(22,533 posts)
3. As majority leader? Murphy is a good choice
Sat Feb 14, 2026, 11:45 AM
16 hrs ago

Although he’s almost certain to declare his candidacy for the 2028 Dem presidential nomination after the midterms.

As for who should take Schumer’s seat in the senate, the obvious answer is AOC.

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