US Sen-elect Adam Hamilton: Chuck Schumer is “Divisive”

Monday, November 09, 2026

US Senator-elect Adam Hamilton (D-KS) doesn't plan to support US Senator Chuck Schumer's (D-Israel) bid to be majority leader. The man who flipped deep-red Kansas for Democrats said he has "no disrespect for Chuck Schumer," but "I just really don't [want him as majority leader], and I've told him that as well ... [Schumer's] somebody who's a divisive figure." The victorious Mr. Hamilton is Kansas' first Democratic senator since 1932 and he took no money from AIPAC or JICPAC.

Israeli taxpayers are more important to Chuck Schumer than American taxpayers

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The Lancet UK reports the Israeli Death Forces (IDF) -- funded by the hardworking American taxpayer -- has slaughtered over 75,000 Palestinians in Gaza since 7 Oct 2022; 20,179 of them children; 12,500 women. The shattered Palestinian health authorities report the number of dead Gazans is 74,797. 175,947 Palestinians in Gaza have been wounded or maimed by US-provided munitions and armaments.

When US Senator-elect Adam Kennedy (D-KS) describes Chuck Schumer (D-Israel) as being "divisive," he is being really quite polite.

One wonders if US Senators Adam Kennedy (D-KS), Dr. Abdul el-Sayed (D-MI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Troy Jackson (D-ME), or James Talarico (D-TX) will be relegated to the corner as "those guys" when the 120th US Congress convenes on 3 Jan 2027.

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#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-11-09 04:15 AM | Reply

No money from AIPAC?

We need him in Maryland!

#2 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-11-09 07:45 AM | Reply

Just like Susan Collins' relationship to Republicans, she pretended to be independent but when her vote was really needed, she came through for them. Schumer's relationship to Israel is pretty much the same and is why his leadership is going to be challenged. People saw through Collins and they will see through Schumer.

#3 | Posted by FedUpWithPols at 2026-11-09 10:39 AM | Reply

His suggested replacement senator van Hollen is just as compromised on Israel as Schumer.

#4 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-11-11 08:31 PM | Reply

The Senate Majority Leader should be Bernie Sanders.

#5 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-11-11 08:34 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

The Senate Majority Leader should be Bernie Sanders.

He would have to join the Party?

#6 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-11-11 08:38 PM | Reply

He's campaigned across the nation for democratic candidates and is part of the reason the election went so well.

Without him there would be no party.

Just a bunch of empty suits.

#7 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-11-11 08:40 PM | Reply

He campaigned across the nation for democratic candidates ... ***

#8 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-11-11 08:42 PM | Reply

@#7 ... He's campaigned across the nation for democratic candidates and is part of the reason the election went so well.

Without him there would be no party. ...

If so, why does not not join the Democrats?

#9 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-11-11 09:06 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

why does not not join the Democrats?
#9 | Posted by LampLighter

Says the authoritarian.

What's the purpose of a vote?

Lol

#10 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-11-11 09:09 PM | Reply

I'm just saying it's hard to be the Senate Majority Leader if you are not in the majority party.

#11 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-11-11 09:10 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#11 Excellent!

Sort of like so-called "open primaries."

Why should those who do NOT belong to a political home have a voice in who that political party chooses...

... to represent said party? ? ? ?

"I would never belong to a party which would have me as a member." - Groucho Marx (sort of)

#12 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-11-11 09:46 PM | Reply

84% of Dems support Medicare for All - Schumer & Jeffries oppose

73% of Dems want to abolish ICE - Schumer & Jeffries support ICE

72% of Dems want to end or decrease aid to Israel - Schumer & Jeffries support more aid

Schumer and Jeffries do not represent the democratic voter.

Republicans and Democrats are both on the same team working for the oligarchs.

Republicans play offense.

Democrats play defense.

Democratic Socialists are the only people who are willing to fight for Americans.

#13 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-11-11 10:05 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

it's hard to be the Senate Majority Leader if you are not in the majority party.
#11 | POSTED BY REDIAL

The guy who was part of the 2016 primaries?

You don't gotta sell me on that primary being nothing more than a farce.

#14 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-11-11 10:13 PM | Reply

The guy who was part of the 2016 primaries?

Yeah. He was running as a Democrat.

#15 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-11-11 10:51 PM | Reply

Good enough for president not good enough for speaker of the house?

I doubt Schumer steps down.

He'll probably secure the position and spend the next year spinning his wheels. Blocking progressive legislation and virtue signaling.

#16 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-11-11 11:01 PM | Reply

@#11 ... I'm just saying it's hard to be the Senate Majority Leader if you are not in the majority party. ...

A good observation.

Asked differently, what might the Democrats be focused upon in 2027 and going into the 2028 election?

Will they come up with a reason to vote for them instead of against MAGA, or might they do their usual, i.e., in-fighting that does little more than weaken the party?

#17 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-11-11 11:03 PM | Reply

Good enough for president not good enough for speaker of the house?

I assume you mean Senate?

I actually don't know. Does an Independent who caucuses with the Democrats qualify for Senate Majority Leader, if the Democrats are the majority party in the Senate?

It's entirely possible, I just don't know the rules on that.

#18 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-11-11 11:08 PM | Reply

@#18

(and going back to #5)

I also do not know the exact rules.

But I do have an opinion on the topic (quelle surprise).

If the Democrats have to choose an Independent as their Senate Majority leader, something is very, very wrong within the Democratic party.

Jus' sayin'

#19 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-11-11 11:42 PM | Reply

That's also a fair point.

#20 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-11-11 11:44 PM | Reply

I assume you mean Senate?

Yes.

Thank you for the correction.

#21 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-11-11 11:50 PM | Reply

something is very, very wrong within the Democratic party.

Agreed.

It's AIPAC.

#22 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-11-11 11:53 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

It's dependance on corporate contributions and the billionaire class.

#23 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-11-11 11:54 PM | Reply

US Senator Chris van Hollen (D-MD) also correctly called D/FBI Kashyap Pramod Vindaloo Patel an "utter disgrace."

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#24 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-11-11 11:58 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

@#22, 23 ... It's AIPAC., It's dependance on corporate contributions and the billionaire class. ...

While I do not disagree. I'll change the wording along the lines of ...

The Democrats seem more to have been focused upon where their supporting money has originated, than those who work to keep this Country functioning. (thank-you (facetiously) Citizen United)

The 2028 question that lingers out there like an unclaimed air-biscuit is: will the Democrats change their focus?

#25 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-11-12 12:48 AM | Reply

That's MY Senator.

#26 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2026-11-12 12:49 AM | Reply