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W_HAMILTON

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5. She has certainly protested Schumer's recent decision(s)...

Reply to Shellback Squid (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 10, 2025, 04:42 PM

Apr 2025

...so, why not take the opportunity to run for an open Senate seat and put yourself in a position to have a direct say in what happens in the Senate rather than just criticize from afar on Twitter?

I agree with her that comments about it being more important than ever to fight back against this Trump administration -- so why not fight him in the Senate, where you have already frequently stated your criticisms of what's going on there?

Does she not think she can win a statewide election?

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That's good. Who is running in the primary against her? Renew Deal Apr 2025 #1

Was Omar protesting Bidens response to what was happening in Gaza? Shellback Squid Apr 2025 #2

She might have criticized it but she did support Biden and Harris for President JI7 Apr 2025 #4

She has certainly protested Schumer's recent decision(s)... W_HAMILTON Apr 2025 #5

Ask Katie Porter how that worked out. calguy Apr 2025 #6

She probably can't win a statewide election. Ocelot II Apr 2025 #7

She's a good fighter in the House ck4829 Apr 2025 #3