• @dhork@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    The election isn’t until 2028. I doubt Chuck even runs again, he’ll be 78. That Senate seat is likely AOC’s to claim, as long as she doesn’t run for President instead.

    (And I bet that Senate seat will be her reward for not offering a primary challenge to Gavin Newsom…)

    • @samus12345@lemm.ee
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      145 days ago

      Per the article:

      Schumer has filed paperwork to run for reelection.

      Remember Dianne Feinstein. These mummies want to stay in power long, long after they should step down.

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        5 days ago

        Of course he filed paperwork, that just lets him raise money. I expect him not to run, and spread the money around to candidates he likes…

        Maybe he “stays in the race” for as long as it takes AOC to decide to not run for President …

    • rigatti
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      65 days ago

      For real, I don’t get why everyone is so excited over this. The political landscape will look very different in 2028 anyway.

      • @Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world
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        85 days ago

        Yes, but only about a third of the senate is up for re-election each time. schumer’s term doesn’t end until 2028.

        • @kreskin@lemmy.world
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          13 days ago

          agreed, but he can be removed from any committees and leadership roles now with a simple party vote in the senate. So lets get that done, or the dems can explain why they refuse to do it.