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W_HAMILTON

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12. No, we don't.

Reply to Conjuay (Reply #2)

Tue Nov 18, 2025, 10:47 AM

Nov 18

There are plenty of people on social media who "spit fire and piss vinegar" and that may make some people feel better or feel like they are doing something useful, but competent and capable governance is a far different skill than shitposting on the internet.

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Exclusive: AOC says Jeffries primary challenge not a "good idea" [View all] lapucelle Nov 17 OP

I agree. nt SunSeeker Nov 17 #1

I disagree- enough of these light weights. Conjuay Nov 17 #2

Jeffries is not a "light weight." He has been a good minority leader in the House. SunSeeker Nov 17 #3

I disagree with you... sheshe2 Nov 17 #4

What? Leader Jeffries is NOT a "lightweight". ... Cha Nov 18 #6

Who do you think would be speaker if Jeffries was ousted from Congress onenote Nov 18 #9

Not Osse, that's for sure. W_HAMILTON Nov 18 #13

Exactly. onenote Nov 18 #16

No, we don't. W_HAMILTON Nov 18 #12

Thank you, lapucelle. sheshe2 Nov 18 #5

And not just AOC... This is exactly what Cha Nov 18 #7

She's right. It's an extremely stupid and foolish idea. Quiet Em Nov 18 #8

AOC and Mamdani not wanting this guy to primary Jeffries? W_HAMILTON Nov 18 #10

LOL!!! sheshe2 Nov 18 #22

Thank you AOC. spanone Nov 18 #11

She is correct. We need to run against Republicans. mcar Nov 18 #14

I agree, we all know Jeffries wasn't a party leader but a House leader uponit7771 Nov 18 #15

AOC dosn't think so.. I've heard her Praise Cha Nov 18 #17

He deserves praise for being a great parliminatarian, I don't think he needs to go uponit7771 Nov 18 #19

Good! Cha Nov 18 #20

If a candidate wages a pointless quixotic campaign in NYC and nobody is there to see it. Did it really happen? tritsofme Nov 18 #18

I would think Not.. Patriots have Serious Cha Nov 18 #21