@eshwayri@mastodon.cedar-republic.com
2026-11-04 10:26 UTC
@thisislieven@c.im I just don't see it happening, especially in the house. The problem is none of the new members will feel like they can run. You would need an existing member to challenge Jeffries and try to win over votes. I just don't see who that person would be. AOC maybe, but I think she has her sites set much higher. The Senate is somewhat easier as it is much smaller, but the existing members will likely side with Schumer.
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@thisislieven@c.im 2026-11-04 10:39
@eshwayri@mastodon.cedar-republic.com You can approach this from a different angle. Not 'what does it take to seat someone' but rather what is required to block? They each need a majority and there and there are enough progressive (ish) Dems to deny them that in both House and Senate. What it takes is guts and determination. If they don't budge and hold strong the Dems simply have no choice but to find an agreeable alternative. There are options beyond AOC, and I am also not sure that this is the most suitable role for her.