Oliver Colander
@olivercolander.bsky.social
I’m fairly certain we’ll find out.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I’m fairly certain we’ll find out.
They’re going tell you something that may shock you about how cloakroom politics REALLY works. It’s riveting stuff.
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
They’re going tell you something that may shock you about how cloakroom politics REALLY works. It’s riveting stuff.
Maybe I was unclear. You’re the one who said he’s valuable as a sin eater. We have those already, in spades. Why do we need a ninth and why should it be the minority leader?
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Maybe I was unclear. You’re the one who said he’s valuable as a sin eater. We have those already, in spades. Why do we need a ninth and why should it be the minority leader?
If we’re going to have a minority leader, I’d like an effective one.
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
If we’re going to have a minority leader, I’d like an effective one.
I didn’t put any of the 8 forward as a his replacement. What are you talking about?
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I didn’t put any of the 8 forward as a his replacement. What are you talking about?
Hey, now we’re getting to the root of the issue.
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Hey, now we’re getting to the root of the issue.
I still haven’t been presented with an argument for his continued value better than “Eh, he’s good enough for now”
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I still haven’t been presented with an argument for his continued value better than “Eh, he’s good enough for now”
If Rand Paul needed Democratic votes in the Senate, he wouldn’t go to Schumer?
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
If Rand Paul needed Democratic votes in the Senate, he wouldn’t go to Schumer?
Before last night? Almost certainly he was. Now? Maybe not.
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Before last night? Almost certainly he was. Now? Maybe not.
I’m pretty consistent in my argument that the juice isn’t worth the squeeze, but evidently the Senate Minority Leader is not and was never meant to be a national political leader so I’ll temper my expectations of the guy who controls all but 8 non-GOP votes in the body.
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I’m pretty consistent in my argument that the juice isn’t worth the squeeze, but evidently the Senate Minority Leader is not and was never meant to be a national political leader so I’ll temper my expectations of the guy who controls all but 8 non-GOP votes in the body.
“The Senate and House Minority Leaders are not national political leaders” is a take I will never forget. Thank you.
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
“The Senate and House Minority Leaders are not national political leaders” is a take I will never forget. Thank you.
Unless he’s the only thing standing between Donald Trump and those judges losing their appointments, I’m still not clear on why he’s so evidently irreplaceable.
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Unless he’s the only thing standing between Donald Trump and those judges losing their appointments, I’m still not clear on why he’s so evidently irreplaceable.
That they aren’t trying to feels like a problem given the nature of the moment.
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM
That they aren’t trying to feels like a problem given the nature of the moment.
I’m not diminishing anything he accomplished under Biden, I’m asking what makes him valuable moving forward.
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I’m not diminishing anything he accomplished under Biden, I’m asking what makes him valuable moving forward.
After last night, you could definitely argue Jeffries. The conclusion being drawn here by the two of you is that the party is effectively leaderless, even in spirit, which is not exactly a knockout argument for Schumer’s continued tenure.
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 AM
After last night, you could definitely argue Jeffries. The conclusion being drawn here by the two of you is that the party is effectively leaderless, even in spirit, which is not exactly a knockout argument for Schumer’s continued tenure.
Who’s the de facto leader of the Democratic Party right now?
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Who’s the de facto leader of the Democratic Party right now?
Just say you hate the 17th Amendment.
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Just say you hate the 17th Amendment.
Sorry, who is?
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Sorry, who is?
This is a serf’s mentality and not worth debating.
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This is a serf’s mentality and not worth debating.
I’m sure that’s historically the case. I’m not sure I’m willing to risk that trend sustaining before the most consequential election we’ve seen yet.
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I’m sure that’s historically the case. I’m not sure I’m willing to risk that trend sustaining before the most consequential election we’ve seen yet.
As evidenced by last night, we have 8 other sin-eaters willing to serve. Feels like we shouldn’t waste that designation on our party’s most powerful official.
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
As evidenced by last night, we have 8 other sin-eaters willing to serve. Feels like we shouldn’t waste that designation on our party’s most powerful official.
So the best argument for keeping him is that he probably won’t hurt them? Still not clear how he’s helping them in a way that voters will actually attribute to his leadership, which was my original question.
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
So the best argument for keeping him is that he probably won’t hurt them? Still not clear how he’s helping them in a way that voters will actually attribute to his leadership, which was my original question.
It’s entirely possible a new person might not have any better luck, but we *know* the base does not like this guy. Isn’t replacing him just due diligence at this point?
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
It’s entirely possible a new person might not have any better luck, but we *know* the base does not like this guy. Isn’t replacing him just due diligence at this point?
No, but that’s right around when his favorability with Dems went off a cliff. Why risk any potential negative impact? Is one guy worth that?
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
No, but that’s right around when his favorability with Dems went off a cliff. Why risk any potential negative impact? Is one guy worth that?
They’re direct quotes, man.
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
They’re direct quotes, man.