Democrats have won the Senate majority, a feat that seemed unreachable last year but that came to fruition with Republican candidates failing in states won just two years ago by President Trump, whose failing approval ratings was a huge drag on the GOP.
Victory in the Senate will deliver additional oversight powers to Democrats, who will now have a much bigger say on administration and judicial nominations.
They will also set the schedule for the Senate and have new powers to call in administration officials for hearings.
The string of Democratic victories sets the stage for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to return as majority leader in 2027 and for hardball negotiations with Trump on an array of issues, including on federal spending levels.
Centrist Democrats are already trying to make excuses for not doing their job. Progressive Wing needs to push hard and make clear the difference between the Progressive members trying to improve things and the Centrist members trying to obstruct progress.
Don’t let them frame is as “getting even.”
This isn’t some petty squabble, nor is it revenge.
Acting like it’s mutually exclusive. Hakeem fuckface YOU CAN DO BOTH.
“People don’t want us to get even”
They don’t? I mean I’m not from there but…I would want that. Otherwise it’s just another shift to the right that they got away with. Level the playing field. Get shit done.