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Bravo to Adam Schiff! (Original Post) SHRED Nov 2018 OP
A perfect example of why Adam Schiff should be President. democratisphere Nov 2018 #1
Amen Hekate Nov 2018 #2
Yes! MoonRiver Nov 2018 #13
Some DUers do not think this man has enough "charisma" to be on the 2020 ticket. I don't agree. dameatball Nov 2018 #3
Agree. I much prefer people qualified by experience, record, spooky3 Nov 2018 #5
Everyone SHOULD have learned not to trust flash NastyRiffraff Nov 2018 #9
+1 spooky3 Nov 2018 #12
All flash/no substance was used against JFK, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama as well NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #28
All 3 of those people had significant political experience NastyRiffraff Nov 2018 #29
Wouldn't mind seeing him as chair of the House Intel Cmte for 4 or more years AdamGG Nov 2018 #8
Actually I have a feeling he won't run. Just a hunch. He seems to like where he is. dameatball Nov 2018 #15
A President's heart and mind must be in the right place for the majority of the people. Doitnow Nov 2018 #16
Adam Schiff homegirl Nov 2018 #22
Beginning in January he is certainly going to be highly visible. At least I hope so. dameatball Nov 2018 #25
Whitaker should be investigated. dalton99a Nov 2018 #4
For sure. And we need excellent people in congress too, Hortensis Nov 2018 #7
That is what I like to hear from our leadership. Chickensoup Nov 2018 #6
+1. Good summary. KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2018 #17
Billionaire-owned rightwing media :) sharedvalues Nov 2018 #19
The Whitaker appointment is illegal. AZ8theist Nov 2018 #10
NUNES is history YEAH!!!!!!! BigmanPigman Nov 2018 #11
Love Schiff! zentrum Nov 2018 #14
I agree that the Democrats need to investigate. Jim__ Nov 2018 #18
He'd be a great Vice-President to the first woman President. marble falls Nov 2018 #20
The poor Dem House intelligence committee members have put up with so much abuse by republicans; NBachers Nov 2018 #21
Oooooooooh yeeeeeeeaaaaaaaahhh! calimary Nov 2018 #23
Rep. Adam Schiff! This is what we need right now FakeNoose Nov 2018 #24
Thank You, Adam Schiff! Cha Nov 2018 #26
Bravo. This is the kind of leadership I want to see much more. Ferrets are Cool Nov 2018 #27
If Schiff doesn't run in 2020, but Dems win the White House... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #30

dameatball

(7,399 posts)
3. Some DUers do not think this man has enough "charisma" to be on the 2020 ticket. I don't agree.
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 02:25 PM
Nov 2018

Not knocking other's opinions, I just think there can always be a place for someone who is intelligent, articulate and willing to fight for justice. We will have many good choices, but this man should not be dismissed. I think when everything plays out we will have a great chance in 2020.

spooky3

(34,464 posts)
5. Agree. I much prefer people qualified by experience, record,
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 02:37 PM
Nov 2018

Temperament, etc., to flash—if a choice between them must be made.

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
9. Everyone SHOULD have learned not to trust flash
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 03:33 PM
Nov 2018

Look at what's in the White House now, a reality show clown. All bluster, no substance.

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
28. All flash/no substance was used against JFK, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama as well
Mon Nov 12, 2018, 10:51 AM
Nov 2018

Nixon was very experienced when he ran against JFK having served for 8 years as VP under the popular Eisenhower. JFK won.

Clinton ran against the far more experienced George HW Bush and then the far more experienced Bob Dole

Obama ran against the far more experienced John McCain in 2008 and trounced him. Then, had a closer race against Romney, who had less experience.

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
29. All 3 of those people had significant political experience
Mon Nov 12, 2018, 07:21 PM
Nov 2018

Maybe not as many years as the people they were running against, but they were hardly political neophytes. JFK was a Representative and U.S. Senator, Obama was in the Illinois Senate and the U.S. Senate, Clinton served as Arkansas AG and Governor. Big difference from the thing in the White House now.

AdamGG

(1,294 posts)
8. Wouldn't mind seeing him as chair of the House Intel Cmte for 4 or more years
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 03:33 PM
Nov 2018

If Trump isn't pardoned like Nixon, and he's voted out in 2020, there will be a lot of criminal charges that could be and should be pursued once he's out of office. I guess Schiff wouldn't have to be a part of that, but he could play a key role. Also, I'd rather see all of his attentions focused on the House Intelligence Committee over the next two years rather than being distracted by running for President.

dameatball

(7,399 posts)
15. Actually I have a feeling he won't run. Just a hunch. He seems to like where he is.
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 03:44 PM
Nov 2018

But he is qualified and I could support him if he did run.

homegirl

(1,433 posts)
22. Adam Schiff
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 04:56 PM
Nov 2018

is my choice for Presidential candidate in 2020.

Time to throw "charisma out" the window. Trump has "Charisma" by the evil ton. We need an Adam Schiff who knows the facts, knows government and can express himself. Someone we can be proud of.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
7. For sure. And we need excellent people in congress too,
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 03:26 PM
Nov 2018

not just for two short terms in the presidency. After all, Congress holds the national purse and passes the legislation that lives on long after presidents are gone.

Chickensoup

(650 posts)
6. That is what I like to hear from our leadership.
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 02:41 PM
Nov 2018

No ambiguity, no holding back because history is watching us and love of country dictate it.
The great authors of the constitution among their stated reasons for drafting it was " to ensure domestic tranquility"
The current president is violating the letter as well the spirit and intentions of the drafters of the constitution.
far from ensuring domestic tranquility, he is spreading hate and division among the American people and endangering our republic
and its future.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,494 posts)
17. +1. Good summary.
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 04:03 PM
Nov 2018

Those sins also apply to the entire Republican Party and their billionaire-funded right-wing news media....

sharedvalues

(6,916 posts)
19. Billionaire-owned rightwing media :)
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 04:23 PM
Nov 2018

Point of order-
Rightwing billionaires FUND Republicans and fund insane rightwing thinktanks and foundations (Searle, Bradley, Olin, Koch, ALEC, SPN, Jud W, Prager “U”, Cit U, Federalist Society, etc).

Rightwing billionaires largely OWN the rightwing propaganda media— much of it is profitable because the GOP base is authoritarian and loves lies. Fox, WSJ, NY Post owned by Murdoch. Sinclair owned by a crazy rightwinger. Wash Ex owned by Anschutz. Free Beacon. Etc.

The media exceptions are Breitbart (funded by Mercer) the Federalist (who knows), NRATV (gun CEOs). Those orgs are funded by billionaires and would lose money otherwise.

AZ8theist

(5,487 posts)
10. The Whitaker appointment is illegal.
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 03:34 PM
Nov 2018

That's the point that needs to be made over and over. Until he is confirmed by the Senate, he is a "non-entity", Constitution-wise..

BigmanPigman

(51,622 posts)
11. NUNES is history YEAH!!!!!!!
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 03:35 PM
Nov 2018

No more obstructing justice, midnight visits to the W House, etc. WE WON, HA!

Jim__

(14,082 posts)
18. I agree that the Democrats need to investigate.
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 04:20 PM
Nov 2018

But, the trump administration will refuse all requests for information. The Supreme Court may well back trump's refusal to cooperate.

NBachers

(17,133 posts)
21. The poor Dem House intelligence committee members have put up with so much abuse by republicans;
Sun Nov 11, 2018, 04:51 PM
Nov 2018

so much criminal unconstitutional behavior. It will be such a relief to see Democrats in charge.

In It to Win It

(8,275 posts)
30. If Schiff doesn't run in 2020, but Dems win the White House...
Mon Nov 12, 2018, 07:27 PM
Nov 2018

I’m seeing Secretary of State in his future.

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