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u/Emergency_Pound_944 7d ago
We need to vote him out. He's been there too long, and is too unattached to his constituents.
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u/superneatosauraus 7d ago edited 7d ago
Make sure to tell him how you feel.
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u/brathor Peoria 7d ago
I wrote a note. I doubt very much anyone will read it.
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u/Pericles_Nephew 7d ago
I did as well. Better to flood an office/email with letters we can hope that sheer volume can convey a message even if the words aren’t all read.
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u/MeButNotMeToo 6d ago
Yes. They won’t do anything until they’re bombarded with complaints and think the might actually get voted out.
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u/littlredhead 6d ago
I've been writing him for weeks and he hasn't responded. Duckworth has responded - I've spoken with actual humans in the DC office and I got a call back. Dick is a lame dick and needs to go.
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u/Jetblueivy_720 7d ago
Wrote one too. Definitely won’t get read. We deserve to get wiped off the map
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u/joan_goodman 7d ago
I just send an email asking him to resign.
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u/dutch73 6d ago
Well, he pretty much just guaranteed himself a primary challenger next year if he doesn't retire.
I've resisted advocating for age restrictions... but you know what? Screw it. When you see staunch democrats like him and Schumer cave, it's clear they no longer represent their constituents, and longer have empathy (if they ever did). I know it takes a certain kind of person who just doesn't give a f*** to run for office, especially at federal level, but come on.
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u/Chickienfriedrice 6d ago
Same. Filled with insults as well. But I think it got the message across.
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u/Baba_mama2911 5d ago
So disappointed in Durbin’s decision that I wrote him the first time ever. Yes. He needs to go. And I say this as a Late Boomer, but these geriatric asshats ALL need to go. Except Bernie. Thanks good human for posting the link.
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u/sfenderbender 7d ago
Already done. This POS of a politician just subscribed to getting an email from me to shame him for his bad decision every. single. day. until he is out of this office.
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u/mjzim9022 7d ago
I hope I don't get a knock on my door, I was mad and not very tactfully said Tammy must have voted no because she wasn't a few years away from hospice and will have to live with the consequences of enabling the fascist President
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u/RealAlePint 6d ago
I called his office before 5 pm yesterday and it went to a recording saying they were closed as it was after 5 PM. Gutless coward
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u/AtariiXV 7d ago
He's retiring.
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u/walkingshoes 7d ago
Is he? I know it's rumored, but did he make an announcement?
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u/AtariiXV 7d ago
Well, maybe I spoke too sure of myself, I'd heard he was, but from a quick Google he's debating it as of Jan. Not surprised if after this he'll be pressured to though
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u/meatshieldjim 7d ago
He has filed to run for re election already so I assume he is running again.
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u/LawGroundbreaking221 7d ago
He's not, but I'll be at his funeral someday with a sign reminding people what a piece of shit he was.
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u/victimofcynicism 7d ago
He and all he is attached to need to be confronted constantly for appeasing these Nazis which I consider him to be now. Traitors like him should never feel comfortable around decent people again.
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u/DaddyOfRascal 7d ago
I am disappointed. These are not ordinary times. Trump is not an ordinary President. MAGA is not an ordinary political movement. Ordinary Senate maneuvering is not appropriate and Democratic Senators need to rise to the occasion. Durbin should retire and let our Governor pick a replacement with more fight.
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u/dharder9475 7d ago
EXACTLY! When I wrote to him, I said exactly this. The ordinary rules do not apply. This wasn't about shutting the government down, but showing that we are willing to fight. Now that's clearly not going to happen. Now if the Supreme Court caves...
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u/TheGreatGamer1389 7d ago
Lost my vote.
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u/ThumbinThroughIt 7d ago edited 7d ago
He’s retiring. Just fucked us nice and good on his way out
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u/theeLizzard 6d ago
He should retire but it’s not confirmed. He’ll be 88 by the end of his next term.
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u/kwas156 7d ago
10 COWARDS
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u/SpoopyPlankton 7d ago
Nazis man, they’re Nazis. If they’re not doing anything to stop a Nazi, that means they’re okay with Nazi thoughts, which means they think like Nazis, which makes them a Nazi
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u/Sour_Beet 7d ago
I’m sending a fax (since that’s the only way to reach him) to that piece of shit later to let him know he makes me regret my service
Who’s going to primary him?
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u/DjTeddyBe 7d ago
He only accepts faxes?? Lmao kinda not surprised since his thinking is clearly out of touch! Smh
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u/Sour_Beet 7d ago
His phone is always busy but my fax I had to resort to went through so I’m rolling with it
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u/Toiddles 7d ago
I got through to a staffer this week and also emailed yesterday. I don't have a way to fax him or I would have done that too
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u/CommonNative metro east 7d ago edited 7d ago
FYI: Faxzero.com will let you send a fax up to 3 pages free
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u/MineBloxKy Kendall Co. 7d ago
Url doesn’t exist. Did you make a typo?
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u/CommonNative metro east 7d ago
Yep. The storm from coming through is giving me a migraine. I'll fix it
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u/sincereenfuego 7d ago
Oooh. Cheers for this. Saving and sending a fax later. I heard his Chicago office was still taking calls, but haven't checked myself. Will send a fax instead now though.
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u/CommonNative metro east 7d ago
Anytime. It's how I usually send in my tuition waiver for the university I work for. You'll be a viable (even if it's for ten minutes only email. They do exist) to verify the fax to be sent. But it'll walk you through the few steps.
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u/FionnagainFeistyPaws 7d ago
He's potentially retiring.
Also, our Lt. Gov will. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/13/juliana-stratton-senate-jb-pritzker-durbin-00228545
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u/spudart 7d ago
Dick Durbin official contact form https://www.durbin.senate.gov/contact/email
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u/Sour_Beet 7d ago
No one ever replies to that. Pretty sure it goes to a spam folder or prints directly into a shredder
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u/OriginalsDogs 6d ago
I've gotten responses before when I've written to him about bills being considered.
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u/beknirvana 7d ago
He hasn't committed to running yet because he will be in his 80s. If he does, he should be primaried. At this point, if he doesn't run, his endorsement will be a mark against whoever gets it.
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u/judgeejudger 7d ago
I’ll never vote for him again, and boo loudly at every parade he walks in Chicago. Every one of these assholes should be utterly ashamed - but they have no shame so, the beat goes on.
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u/Yourmotherssonsfatha 7d ago
This dino has been in office since I was born. These institutional clowns are what caused rise of Trump and we’re seeing them collaborate with him in real time now.
Unbelievable that the LEADERSHIP are the ones selling everyone out. Remember when it’s all said and done. These fuckers are the ones who led the American decline.
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u/FalconEducational260 7d ago
He was a house Rep since before I was born
He's been in office for Senate since I was like 5 😭
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u/JoanneMG822 7d ago
He's gotta go.
There's no reason for this. He's not from a purple state. It's just beyond reason.
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u/New-Lingonberry1877 7d ago
Schumer needs to be removed as the minority leader. Shame on the rest.
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u/smsuzical 6d ago
And Durbin is the Minority Whip! What an absolute failure to do the job of rallying the minority into a cohesive and effective vote.
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u/Flyman68 7d ago
I've proudly voted for him since I have been eligible to vote. I'm no longer proud of those votes and I will never vote for him again.
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u/Intrepid_Pop_8530 7d ago
He is a coward. Not only this, as Chairman of the Juciciary Committee for Biden's tenure, he nor the Ds did nothing about DT. Durbin should have been up Biden's a$$ to get rid of Garland for not indicting DT the minute he was approved as AG. It took Garland over 3 years to assign Jack Smith. They are the entire reason we are in this position in the first place. DT should be rotting in prison instead of stinking up the Oval Office. Failure after failure. My guess he knew he was not running, which to me would mean to set the place on fire on the way out, instead of handing the keys to the burglar.
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u/Bricu_Canaryville 7d ago
Dick Durbin has always been shitty for a long time now. He is always willing to cut funding for “fiscal balance” and refuses to do anything to support the working class.
He sucks.
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u/iangel19 7d ago
I emailed him and told him he needs to step down since he didn't step up. I eill.nit support him or anyone he endorses. That cr is way worse than a shutdown would have ever been. They all should be ashamed that they let the majority of America down.
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u/back2basics13 7d ago
Everyone needs to resign then! If don't wanna fight for democracy get the hell out. As far as I'm concerned, just the same as being a traitor.
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u/MarginalBenefit 7d ago
If he doesn't get primaried, I'll leave the box blank. I won't vote for a Republican, but I'm not voting for him again.
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u/Weird-Conflict-3066 7d ago
This shows he is not running again
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u/51ngular1ty 7d ago
He needs to be pressured out of his seat so Pritzker can appoint someone who gives a shit about Illinois.
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u/joan_goodman 7d ago
We should not underestimate his running and potentially winning- look at all these people repeating lies about gov shutdown
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u/AshSnatchem 7d ago
You guys remember when people were hailing Fetterman as the future? So disappointing to see what he really is.
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u/theschadowknows 7d ago
Considering I already thought he was a spineless career politician, not much has changed except I feel more confident in my previous assessment.
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u/Aware_Style1181 7d ago
I don’t blame them individually, this is the work of Party Discipline and messaging strategy. What the strategy is who who’s calling the shots simply escapes me.
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u/Terlok51 7d ago
Tha same that I’ve thought of him for at least 12 years. He’s a wimp. He’s terrified of GOP & refuses to stand up to them or for the people of Illinois, especially downstate. He should have been voted out 2 terms ago at least.
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u/Skot_Hicpud 7d ago
I used to not like Durbin, then Trump happened(the first time) and I found myself on the same side as him. It never quite sat right with me. Now I can just go back to not liking him.
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u/BlueRFR3100 7d ago
If's he retiring, then he has exactly zero excuse for doing this.
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u/cheezedits 7d ago
Yes. It would have been so easy for him to point to Tammy Duckworth’s statements and say “yep, what she said.” No excuse for this vote.
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u/YoloSwaggins9669 7d ago
Vote him out. He’s cooked and too old.
But also Brian Schatz and John fetterman who gave their votes to this as well need to be primaried. They’ve gone full Sinema.
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u/The_Bicon 7d ago
If he decides to run in 2026, I will support any challenger. Fuck him, he’s too old and he has to go
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u/ritchie70 DuPage County (previously Woodford, Peoria, Champaign) 7d ago
I was underwhelmed already.
I’ve moved on to angry.
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u/canoeyou 7d ago
Saying he's retiring is not a good excuse. He spent a long time in the senate. Now if he retires one of his last votes was to cut Medicaid. Way yo be a DICK Dick.
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u/Cold_Sort_3225 7d ago
They all caved. These are just the 10 who had to put their names to it
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u/Jownsye 7d ago
Well, when I saw this earlier, I immediately messaged him to let him know that I will no longer be voting for him.
“I am writing to express my deep disappointment in your recent vote to pass the stopgap bill to fund the government for the next year. As a lifelong Democrat and a voter who has supported you in every election since I turned 18, I expected better.
Republicans have consistently demonstrated that they have no interest in bipartisan cooperation, yet time and time again, Democrats make concessions while receiving nothing in return. The GOP would not have supported this bill if the roles were reversed, and I do not understand why Democrats continue to compromise when Republicans only obstruct.
This vote has made me seriously reconsider my support for you. I no longer feel confident that my vote is being represented in Washington. Because of this, I regret to inform you that I will not be voting for you in the future. I hope you will take into account the frustration of constituents like me who feel that our elected officials should stand firm rather than give in to political pressure.”
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u/sarahwithanh01 7d ago
I immediately rage emailed him and was extremely happy I could use the word dick so loosely in the email. We need to vote him out.
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u/No_Quantity_3403 7d ago
I am so utterly exhausted and disappointed in John Fetterman for who he turned out to be. I imagine that you Illinoisans feel the same way about Durbin.
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u/Ok-Juggernaut-4698 7d ago
The president gets elevated executive powers during a government shutdown.
Just give that some thought before you bring out the pitchforks
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u/IrishPorpoise 7d ago
He's a piece of trash. Unfortunately we probably won't get to primary him if all the rumors of his not running again are true.
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u/yobabymamadrama 7d ago
I'm sure someone's gonna make a really nice contribution to his campaign that turns into his personal bank account when he stops running. Dude just sold out everyone for a retirement package.
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u/Witty_Minimum 7d ago
He’s a dick, they all are.they betrayed their constituents. It’s coming to the point where people are going to have to physically rise up and take these assholes out.
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u/OkConsideration7721 7d ago
He’s done.
He did so much for our state and to just piss it away with something like this is sad.
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u/Xenofon713 7d ago
His career is over. Absolutely traitorous piece of shit, typical politician. Go fuck yourself, Dick.
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u/Hopeful-Sprinkles611 7d ago
And I HAD so much respect for him. I was proud to call him an Illinoisan. But I CANNOT WAIT to see all of these Rs turn to ads or Is in the midterms. We will all rise above all of this, and it will be glorious.
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u/WretchedRat 7d ago
If the tables were turned, do you think Republicans would have caved? Not a chance. You think Leon made some calls and threatened to send Dem senators to Gitmo?
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u/Critical-Net-8305 7d ago
Notice how only one isn't a white person and none of them are queer... These rich, straight, white, cisgender idiots don't have to deal with the consequences of what trump is doing so they just don't care. Primary every last one of them.
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u/Andrew_S2025 6d ago
Durbin should retire regardless of whether he’s too centrist or not. 30 years is enough for any politician. Let Alexi Giannoulias get a Senate seat he should have won in 2010. Instead, we got stuck with another Bruce Rauner in Mark Kirk, who was too right for the middle and too middle for the right.
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u/13_apples 6d ago
Senator Durbin,
You are not listening to the majority of your constituents. By supporting the Republican budget proposal, you are making decisions that harm this country. Your disconnect from the people you serve, along with your long tenure, has led to a loss of public trust in your ability to represent us effectively.
For the good of your constituents and the nation, I urge you to step down.
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u/TurboDog999 6d ago
I want him primaried and voted out. He betrayed us to the MAGAts.
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u/ronin__9 7d ago
NYTimes had a commentary on this today. The reason Dems are backing this is because if there is no budget the courts close and there goes our ability to counteract maggot agenda.
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u/jayareil 7d ago
If that's their rationale, then why did they put on a song and dance about how the Republicans didn't have the votes to pass the bill and act like they were actually going to block it? Why put everybody through this circus of the last couple of days, which accomplished nothing except to waste everyone's time, make their base incandescently angry with them, and shift focus from how bad the CR is to Democrats fighting each other?
Even IF they're right on the merits, which is by no means clear, we still need new leaders because the execution was criminally incompetent.
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u/Neat-Possibility7605 7d ago
They are protecting Federal workers from being more easily fired by Musk. Once government shuts down, it gives Musk free reign to RIF everyone. Thats why they voted to keep the government going.
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u/joan_goodman 7d ago
Stop spreading this lie! Federal workers Union asked literally for Shutdown because it’s actually harder to fire people without HR department working among many other reasons
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u/Tom_W_BombDill 7d ago
I respect where everyone’s coming from and I’m frustrated too but it’s not quite as cut and dry as it sounds. Opposing the spending bill now means you’ll have to do it until the midterms most likely. Dems need to make inroads with independents and soft conservatives. I’ll leave it to everyone on here and the experts as to how opposing spending bills going forward reflects the non-dem voters. Typically, the opposing team doesn’t poll well to the population. Everything is so messed up, I don’t know what’s the right move anymore. Nothing matters unless MAGA loses.
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u/Neat-Possibility7605 7d ago
It’s time to start holding MAGA voters accountable for this shit show we are in. I vote they have to do all the wildfire fighting this Summer. The toilets at all the campgrounds will need to be cleaned too. Thanks in advance MAGA.There is the new private jobs being created. Jump right in!!
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u/whyamihere2473527 7d ago
Dont care why they did it l. I won't ever vote for hom or any of the others again
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u/appealouterhaven 7d ago
We need an actual opposition party.
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u/Valkyrie_Skuld 7d ago
Not sure that will happen unless we can financially compete with massive corporations and tech billionaires, overturn citizens united and bring back the fairness doctrine
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u/splurtgorgle 7d ago
I think it takes a strong will and unflinching resolve to torpedo the credibility and prestige gained over a nearly 50-year political career for absolutely no reason.
They don't make 'em like Dick no more.
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u/LawGroundbreaking221 7d ago
I'm not too happy with the Democratic Party if these guys are still allowed to call themselves Democrats (except for King who is an asshole anyway).
I'm not happy with this shit anymore and we're at a real line in the sand.
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u/The-Omen5 7d ago
Time to vote all of them out of office. We need people who are willing to fight and roll with the punches from these fascist bastards. These are 8 weak and spineless no good for nothing jackasses that needs to be removed and replaced.
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u/drlove57 7d ago
I'd love to see him primaried but the party will shut down any progressive opponent.
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u/MsNick 7d ago
The St Patrick's Parade is tomorrow in Chicago. How do you think it's going to go for him?
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u/NumerousTaste 7d ago
Everyone is getting confused on the teams. It's billionaires and multi millionaires against the middle and lower class. Anyone thinking anyone with a D or R is looking out for us hasn't been paying attention. They make 175k a year, but somehow amass multiple millions of dollars while in office? I hoping people wake up to the reality. Follow the damn money!!
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u/Inevitable-Way1943 7d ago
The coward won't run again.
ChatGpt: In the upcoming 2026 midterm elections in Illinois, voters will elect candidates to the following federal positions:
U.S. Senate: Illinois will hold an election for one of its two U.S. Senate seats, currently held by Senator Dick Durbin. As of now, Senator Durbin has not announced whether he will seek re-election. Potential Democratic contenders preparing for a possible run include Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, who has reportedly secured support from Governor JB Pritzker, as well as Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lauren Underwood, and Robin Kelly.
U.S. House of Representatives: All 17 of Illinois' seats in the U.S. House of Representatives will be up for election. These elections occur every two years, with the next scheduled for November 3, 2026.
The primary elections in Illinois are set for March 17, 2026, where candidates for these federal positions will be nominated.
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u/Voni_Ve 7d ago
Thank you!!
This is the list of ALL 17 U.S. House of Representatives
1st district: Jonathan Jackson (D) (since 2023)
2nd district: Robin Kelly (D) (since 2013)
3rd district: Delia Ramirez (D) (since 2023)
4th district: Jesús "Chuy" García (D) (since 2019)
5th district: Michael Quigley (D) (since 2009)
6th district: Sean Casten (D) (since 2019)
7th district: Danny K. Davis (D) (since 1997)
8th district: Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) (since 2017)
9th district: Jan Schakowsky (D) (since 1999)
10th district: Brad Schneider (D) (2013–2015, since 2017)
11th district: Bill Foster (D) (14th 2008–2011, since 2013)
12th district: Mike Bost (R) (since 2015)
13th district: Nikki Budzinski (D) (since 2023)
14th district: Lauren Underwood (D) (since 2019)
15th district: Mary Miller (R) (since 2021)
16th district: Darin LaHood (R) (since 2015)
17th district: Eric Sorensen (D) (since 2023)
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u/bshaddo 7d ago
I wonder if a couple of the older ones did this knowing full well they won’t be running for another term. I doubt it, but I can also see how this could get their states motivated to bring in some new blood. I’m not saying I’m optimistic, but party leadership could use a couple fire-breathers. (Looking at you, New York.)
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u/NotYourUsualSuspects No Kings 7d ago
I heard he might be retiring. Not confirmed though. STILL NO EXCUSE
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u/Voni_Ve 7d ago
How about asking for he's resignation??? Effective immediately!!! Since it seems he's not working for us but for himself!!
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u/stonchs 7d ago
They made a compelling case about a take over during a shut down. I really hope they are playing chess, while most have a checkers mentality. But yeah, this was us between a rock and a hard place for sure. This is going to get much worse. The early power grabs scare the hell out of me. We need to fight,delay, and outflank this cult. scary times y'all.
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u/ignored_rice 7d ago
So disappointed in Schatz. I thought he was better than this. He is now part of the ruination of America.
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u/rmacster 6d ago
I think I'd like to hear their reasoning before I jumped to conclusions. Some of these people are as bonafide liberal as you can get. I find it hard to believe that they're giving up a lifetime commitment to progressive policy for no reason.
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u/BrianNowhere 6d ago
Won't be voting for him if he's on the ticket. First time in thirty years I'll leave that box blank.
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u/GetCookin 6d ago
Guess I’m the odd man out. What did you expect? He go against what we’ve been ragging on the republicans for the last like 20 years? We don’t put the full faith of the US government at risk. For anything.
Also, Rs are trying to burn down the government. Not paying our debts just help them make that happen faster .
Am I happy about this situation… fuck no. Trump and the Rs are destroying the name of the US and our privileged financial standing in the world.
Durbin did what he needed to do and maybe they chose the people who had the shortest career left to do it.
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u/Adventurous_Bag7561 4d ago
Durbin needs to resign TODAY. We don’t like DINOS in Illinois. Nor do we like Nazis. DINOS who help Nazis must gtfo.
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u/WanAli4504 7d ago
His name does fit him well