In the era when Rush Limbaugh dominated the airwaves, he actively sought to drive moderate Republicans out of the GOP. Those who did not align with the far-right agenda and were politically engaged often found themselves relegated to what could be described as the Democrats’ “Three Ring Circus.” Over time, the ideals and principles of moderate Republicans began to blend into Democratic ideology. This shift was particularly pronounced during Bill Clinton’s presidency, characterized by a more youthful and less conventional approach to governance.

These are the senators who collaborated with the GOP. Schumer Fetterman Cortez Masto Durbin King Shaheen Gillibrand Schatz Hassan Peters Don’t let them forget it. No peace for them.

— George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) March 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Clinton’s strategy of triangulation aimed to position Democrats as conservative and respectable as their Republican counterparts, inadvertently pushing Progressives out of the mainstream political discourse. By 2016, Progressive Democrats had become such a minority that the Democratic Party in Iowa established an official Progressive Caucus to represent their interests.

NEW: Here are the 10 “democratic” senators that voted to sell out veterans, the American people, and their colleagues in the House. Cortez Masto Durbin Fetterman Gillibrand Hassan King Peters Schatz Schumer Shaheen

— Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.bsky.social) March 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Now, in 2025, the political landscape has drastically changed. We find ourselves grappling with a leader whose behavior raises serious concerns, and there is a palpable absence of Progressive or Democratic representation among our elected officials. The persistence of extreme factions within the GOP continues to shape the political battles we face, raising fears that the fabric of our democracy is at risk. If this trend persists, the unsettling possibility of foreign intervention on American soil could become a harsh reality.

These are the senators who collaborated with the GOP. Schumer 202-224-6542 Hassan 202-224-3324 Peters 202-224-6221 Durbin 202-224-2152 Schatz 202-224-3934 King 202-224-5344 Shaheen 202-224-2841 Fetterman 202-224-4254 Cortez-Masto 202-224-3642 Gillibrand 202-224-4451 Don’t let them forget it.

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The Apostates

In 1998, Chuck Schumer was elected to the U.S. Senate and became New York’s senior senator following the retirement of Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan in 2000.

Senator Maggie Hassan, elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016, has consistently worked across the aisle to achieve results for the people of New Hampshire.

Senator Gary Peters has served as Michigan’s senior United States senator since 2015.

Dick Durbin was elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996, and has been re-elected in 2002, 2008, 2014, and 2020. He fills the seat left vacant by his long-time friend and mentor, U.S. Senator Paul Simon.

Brian Emanuel Schatz is an American educator and politician, serving as the senior United States senator from Hawaii since 2012.

Angus Stanley King Jr. is an American lawyer and politician serving as Maine’s junior United States senator since 2013.

Cynthia Jeanne Shaheen has been serving as the senior United States senator from New Hampshire since 2009.

John Karl Fetterman is an American politician who has held the position of senior United States senator from Pennsylvania since 2023.

Catherine Marie Cortez Masto is an American lawyer and politician, serving as the senior United States senator from Nevada since 2017.

Kirsten Elizabeth Gillibrand has been the junior United States senator from New York since 2009.

Now, more than ever: Shut it Down!

It’s time for Democrats to take a bold stand against corporate greed! Let’s shut down the government if necessary to reclaim our democracy and demand equity for all. Join the fight for justice now! #FightForThePeople occupy25.com/2025/03/13/a…

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Democrats voting for something they oppose without any input from them at a time that our country is on the express train to authoritarianism? That’s appeasement.

– Beto O’Rourke

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