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Democratic leaders will support resolution honoring Charlie Kirk [View all]

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5510491-democratic-leaders-charlie-kirk-resolution/

House Democratic leaders will vote in favor of a GOP resolution condemning political violence and celebrating Charlie Kirk in the wake of last week’s fatal shooting of the conservative activist in Utah — a measure expected to hit the floor later this week.

In a closed-door meeting in the Capitol basement Thursday morning, top leaders informed rank-and-file lawmakers they will support the resolution, though they will not push other members to do the same.

The vote is a tricky one for Democrats. While Democratic lawmakers in the Capitol have been unanimous in condemning Kirk’s killing — and political violence in general — they were also no fans of the conservative activist and many of the political positions he promoted.

That was especially true in the realm of race and civil rights, where Kirk’s criticisms of the Civil Rights Act, Martin Luther King, Jr., and gay and transgender rights have been soundly denounced by Democrats on and off of Capitol Hill. Many saw him as a divisive figure in the mold of President Trump.

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Democratic leaders will support resolution honoring Charlie Kirk [View all] Celerity Sep 18 OP

And they wonder why people are complaining that the Democratic Party isn't taking a hard enough stand against fascism. CrispyQ Sep 18 #1

BS! It means that our party leaders know how to avoid traps. QueerDuck Sep 18 #20

In that case, we've been avoiding traps since Reagan & here the fuck we are. CrispyQ Sep 18 #37

Well, anyway. Try not to worry too much. It's only as important as you let it become. QueerDuck Sep 18 #41

Well I happen to think this does matter. -nt CrispyQ Sep 18 #45

Worrying won't change anything. So the energy spent doing that could be put to better use, yes? QueerDuck Sep 18 #65

Your time management & life advice isn't wanted or needed. Bye. -nt CrispyQ Sep 18 #91

Well... It remains unclear how worry will solve anything. QueerDuck Sep 18 #94

Yeah, I kind of think that the country going fascist and our party leaders bowing down to it is kind of important. Crunchy Frog Sep 18 #67

Oh. I see. Are you suggesting that I do not belong here? QueerDuck Sep 18 #79

I'm putting you on ignore now so that we won't have to interact with each other. Crunchy Frog Sep 18 #85

If someone "puts on ignore" everyone they disagree with, then what's the point? QueerDuck Sep 18 #88

"Move on. Let it go." MrsCheaplaugh Sep 19 #100

Sorry. That's an absurd analogy. The two things do not compare. QueerDuck Sep 19 #105

our ideals have never mattered when it comes to election cycles... agingdem Sep 19 #102

I disagree Samael13 Sep 19 #98

They have to do this. Fortunately many who understand politics get this. Move on. themaguffin Sep 18 #47

They should be able to figure out how to condemn political violence without honoring a GD bigot. -nt CrispyQ Sep 18 #49

Charlie Kirk, White Supremacist, Dead at 31 Passages Sep 18 #2

"What else can our Congress leaders DOOOOOO? We're out of pooowwwer!" Scrivener7 Sep 18 #3

The troll who called for Biden to be executed dalton99a Sep 18 #4

Is this satire? leftstreet Sep 18 #5

Profiles in courage sop Sep 18 #6

The best way to resist is to cooperate dalton99a Sep 18 #9

I think the right word might be Bettie Sep 18 #11

Bend over sounds more accurate durablend Sep 18 #36

Yeah, that works too Bettie Sep 18 #46

Or: We must destroy the constitution to save it. Dave Bowman Sep 18 #80

We need a chicken or a scardy-cat emoji. Vogon_Glory Sep 18 #77

Which members of congress Keepthesoulalive Sep 18 #7

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said at the Thursday morning meeting that his leadership team will vote Celerity Sep 18 #59

If they vote for it Keepthesoulalive Sep 18 #62

We'll have the complete vote list when they vote tomorrow. I'll post it then, unless (very possible) some beat me to it Celerity Sep 18 #63

here are the actual votes today (95 Dems ended up voting for it) Celerity Sep 19 #109

Cowardice Keepthesoulalive Sep 19 #110

This is infuriating. If he HAD to let the Repuds pass it, Vogon_Glory Sep 18 #76

Kirk called for President Biden to be slaughtered Arazi Sep 18 #8

Have there been Resolutions honoring any or all victims of gun violence? UTUSN Sep 18 #10

House Democrats are circulating a measure denouncing political violence ahead of an expected Friday vote on a resolution Celerity Sep 18 #14

Good. Counteract and see if the GOP signs on. LeftInTX Sep 18 #74

House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, continue to block the installation of a commemorative plaque sop Sep 18 #31

Theyre getting sued for it, too. And theyre gonna lose that suit Volaris Sep 18 #34

I would skip the vote newdeal2 Sep 18 #12

They now consider the Constitution just some unfortunate collateral damage. Ping Tung Sep 18 #13

Ooooh! The boogymen in the closed door basement! MorbidButterflyTat Sep 18 #15

Senator Murphy has been warning for a long time that this is a 5-alarm fire. CrispyQ Sep 18 #43

Fuck, fuck, fuckity fuck, Ferrets are Cool Sep 18 #16

Yes let's conflate Charlie Kreist and his myriad bigotries with a wish to condemn political violence. LuvLoogie Sep 18 #17

It is a House resolution, so Schumer is not involved. Celerity Sep 18 #19

A model ?? Passages Sep 18 #35

Plenty of white washing there pfitz59 Sep 18 #60

Good thing that maggots can't read. That bullshit is enough to gag a maggot to death. Autumn Sep 18 #95

Post removed Post removed Sep 18 #18

I don't know that this is a hill I'd bother to fight for. Buns_of_Fire Sep 18 #21

Every single bending of the knee to the republican framework drives the sword deeper into Dem hearts LearnedHand Sep 18 #81

I understand your point. It's just that all the debate about Kirk Buns_of_Fire Sep 18 #90

Fuck this noise, we need to let leadership know how we feel JCMach1 Sep 18 #22

Good idea. It's been a while but they're going to hear from me today. Nt ecstatic Sep 19 #104

is there any democrat who would actually do something so effing stupid as to vote for this? nt msongs Sep 18 #23

we will see the ones who do vote for it tomorrow Celerity Sep 18 #24

Apparently. Scrivener7 Sep 18 #48

The official top Dem House leadership team is Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, Pete Aguilar, Ted Lieu, and Joe Neguse Celerity Sep 18 #68

Yes. Those who are in swing districts. Those in safe districts are gonna pass on it. LeftInTX Sep 18 #75

No one should be signing on to this. No one. It's glorifying hate. It is un-American. Scrivener7 Sep 19 #96

Nope. No way. Queso Delicioso Sep 18 #25

God damn, you have to hand it to the Rethugs. Xavier Breath Sep 18 #26

The Senate apparently unanimously passed a resolution. It was toned down from the House version LeftInTX Sep 18 #82

Giving a sieg-heil to "Mein Fuhrer" can't be too far away. CentralMass Sep 18 #27

I'd never ever say that this is an attempt to blunt GOP criticism. But it is a bad move for whatever reason. marble falls Sep 18 #28

I hope some of them vote against it. BlueTsunami2018 Sep 18 #29

Why does this resolution need to be paired with honoring Charlie Kirk? Redleg Sep 18 #30

This man deserves no honor. milestogo Sep 18 #32

What about the post Charlie Kirk slander spewing from the pachyderms? GreenWave Sep 18 #33

WTF? That's like an endorsement of Charlie Kirk's feelings on trans people or women or gun rights over life. Vinca Sep 18 #38

Which 'top leaders'? DET Sep 18 #39

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said at the Thursday morning meeting that his leadership team will vote Celerity Sep 18 #56

Then they Need to Go DET Sep 18 #70

non paywalled link Celerity Sep 18 #71

Thanks! DET Sep 18 #78

Which Democratic Leaders Said This? MineralMan Sep 18 #40

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said at the Thursday morning meeting that his leadership team will vote Celerity Sep 18 #57

So contact them. mwmisses4289 Sep 18 #42

I think the white christian nationalists are trying to make Charlie Kirk the white MLK? walkingman Sep 18 #44

Boo. pecosbob Sep 18 #50

I've heard that some Democrats are disgusted, and some others are frightened about being targeted. Quiet Em Sep 18 #51

they did draft their own, see post 14 Celerity Sep 18 #52

That's perfect. Quiet Em Sep 18 #53

They wonder why my wallet is closed. * 617Blue Sep 18 #54

Just issue a statement I would be kacekwl Sep 18 #55

This is why there's no effective resistance movement. They're not doing enough. Duncan Grant Sep 18 #58

Is this the Onion? Emile Sep 18 #61

At the very least, they could introduce amendments to the resolution to add the Minnesota Dems that were murdered maxrandb Sep 18 #64

You must have missed it; it passed unanimously. MichMan Sep 19 #106

I strongly support Emile Sep 18 #66

Fuck this shit. La Coliniere Sep 18 #69

I'm so glad they could agree and unite over *checks notes* flvegan Sep 18 #72

Why would any Democrat "celebrate" Charlie Kirk? Condemn his killing, fine, but GoodRaisin Sep 18 #73

☝️ CentralMass Sep 18 #92

What's next? A Nobel peace prize? A national holiday? Dave Bowman Sep 18 #83

A resolution honoring a hate-mongerer. Great. travelingthrulife Sep 18 #84

Why not a resolution honoring Jimmy Kimmel and Free speech?? Ars Longa Sep 18 #86

Where's Melissa Hortman's Blue Full Moon Sep 18 #87

Passed unanimously on June 25th. You must have missed it. MichMan Sep 19 #107

Infuriating and asinine Docreed2003 Sep 18 #89

... Solly Mack Sep 18 #93

....... Hotler Sep 19 #97

Disgraceful to sign on to that given the Charlie Kirk whitewashing. They should say that they Nanjeanne Sep 19 #99

Like this? Turbineguy Sep 19 #101

SMH. This is very disappointing ecstatic Sep 19 #103

Here are the House Dems who voted Yea (95), Present (38), and Nay (58) on the HOUSE version of the Charlie Kirk bill, Celerity Sep 19 #108