u/thesmart_indian27
▲ 0 r/AskALiberal
Which of Trump’s nominees do you think are qualified?
To begin, I think Howard Lutnick, Kash Patel, RFK JR, Tulsi Gabbard, and apete Hegseth should resign. Marco Rubio is ok and I think he can stay.
u/thesmart_indian27 — 1 day ago
Why is the media silent on Brandon Herrera?
To start, I denounce Tony Gonzales’s affair and his actions, and believe he was right to resign. His affair and mistreatment of Regina Santos Aviles was unacceptable. RIP Regina Santos Aviles. Hopefully Gonzales faces prosecution
However, I am shocked the media is silent on Brandon Herrera, acting like he is a typical Republican. In 2024, he was portrayed as a guntuber who challenged Gonzales because he supported some gun control. Additionally, Herrera has allegedly appeared at far-right organizations’ events. Why isn’t media going after him in his comeback? What chance is there that Katy Padilla Stout can beat him?
u/thesmart_indian27 — 7 days ago
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From an outsider’s perspective (who endorses many candidates in many states), Weiser seems better.
I like Bennet, but I think he should stay in the senate and aim for leadership roles, or possibly run for president in 2028.
u/thesmart_indian27 — 11 days ago
His first ad was so inspiring and uplifting. He seemed like the best candidate for senate in PA, as he was known all over the state from being lieutenant governor. While Conor Lamb was also great, he was less well known, thus why I thought Fetterman was best.
2022: determination and recovery, perseverance leads to victory
I still remember how republicans kept attacking him for allegedly changing some of his views (such as fracking) when their candidate Dr Oz was just as guilty of that (gun rights, abortion, China policy). Fetterman made many great ads that trolled Dr Oz, one of which accurately compared him to Dr Nick.
When Fetterman had a stroke in 2022, republicans kept attacking him yet he kept on recovering from the attacks and he came back stronger. While I was nervous after his poor debate performance and decision to rally with Biden (who was unpopular), I was amazed when he was able to win by 4.9%, over performing Biden. I really saw him as a future leader for Democrats.
2023: start of the betrayal
While he needed assistance when entering the senate, I believed he would be able to adjust and perform his job fully. He seemed mostly fine. His greatest action was calling for Menendez’s expulsion. The only minor recurring issue was that he was loud.
However, the major issue was when he challenged the long standing dress code. That being said, it was soon reinstated.
2024: mostly successful
I didn’t follow him too much. He did campaign with Kamala Harris often, and he proudly endorsed her.
2025: absolute betrayal
Started with a meeting with Trump in Mar a lago. Shocked he met with Trump, but I’d understand why, as he’d need to know the next president.
Then he became the very unpredictable senator. Not only did he vote for many of Trump’s unqualified nominees like Bondi and Huckabee, he has also shown contempt for his job. While debating on OBBB, he stated that he wished he could’ve gone to the beach with his family. Additionally, his high absence has been a problem.
Feel free to fill any holes in my analysis
u/thesmart_indian27 — 14 days ago
Nothing against her, she is an effective senator and a great person. However, I just don’t think she should’ve run for governor.
She will be vacating her senate seat, causing both senators in MN to be freshmen and forcing a special election in 2028.
She will be throwing away opportunity for her future. I saw her as a potential majority leader or whip, or even a presidential nominee. While she can still run for president while governor, it will look like a desperate political ladder climb, given she just got elected.
I just think there is much more she could do if she stays in the senate. Ideally, someone like Erin Murphy should’ve run for governor.
u/thesmart_indian27 — 14 days ago
▲ 3 r/YAPms
Reasons can include anything, including their policies, legacies, rhetoric, and their approval.
u/thesmart_indian27 — 15 days ago
I think he was a goated representative. Even while Trump won his district, he was able to win and he was a liberal democrat who never opposed any Biden policies.
u/thesmart_indian27 — 15 days ago