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Some of the seven Democrats who voted for Noem say they'd now oppose her in the wake of Trump's aggressive deportation plans and last week's incident involving Sen. Alex Padilla.

Five days after Donald Trump's inauguration, seven Senate Democrats voted to confirm Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Nearly 5 months later, most of them are critical of her, with some going as far as to say they regret their votes.

"I'm very disappointed. I'm very disappointed in her," Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., told NBC News this week. "If I were voting on her today, I definitely wouldn't vote for her."

Freshman Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., also said he would vote differently and oppose her nomination if he could do it again.

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[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 3 days ago

Yeah no fucking shit

[–] nthavoc@lemmy.today 8 points 3 days ago

These idiots whore themselves out for some meaningless perks to vote in someone that killed their puppy because it didn't fetch. They're realizing the perks weren't worth it and trying to earn some sympathy which makes it so much worse. The ones that aren't saying anything are sitting fat and happy roasting marshmallows over this dumpster fire.

[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 16 points 3 days ago

We ALL told you not to vote for her you spineless loser.

It's simple - no Democrat should cast a single yes vote for ANY MAGA legislation, ever.

[–] Furbag@lemmy.world 13 points 3 days ago

It's far too late to put up a fight now, establishment dems. We needed that 6 months ago.

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago

GFY u POS.

Zero (D) should've helped confirm anyone.

[–] JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

They were looking for reciprocal support. Only they also don't have the guts to raise any issues thay could use it for.

[–] cabron_offsets@lemmy.world 15 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What the fuck did these useless cunts think would happen?

[–] seaQueue@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (5 children)

They passed the buck and hoped some other guardrail would do their job for them

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[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 11 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Who knew the Meth Gnome aka Noem who is a piece of shit, nominated by a piece of shit; would be a piece of shit?

[–] 5oap10116@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago

Senators upset that the giant douche they voted for is a giant douche.

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[–] TomMasz@lemmy.world 13 points 3 days ago

Primary the lot of them.

[–] GoobyMcMooby@lemmy.zip 12 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Like RFK Jr no Democrat should have found her qualified from the outset. I’m glad that Kaine is very disappointed with her though. Maybe he’ll self soothe with some finger wagging.

[–] Greyghoster@aussie.zone 9 points 3 days ago

What fools. Don’t they have any idea?

[–] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 11 points 3 days ago

If they weren't capable of seeing this coming, then they should not be in a position to make these decisions.

[–] Coolbeanschilly@lemmy.ca 11 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Americans, pay attention. Both parties are selling you out. This is evidence. Republicans, their approach, while brutal, is refreshingly honest.

Democrats merely pretend they care about you. They don't. They, like the Republicans, only wish to continue playing the game at your expense. If they actually cared about you, Rove v. Wade would have been enshrined as a Constitutional right ages ago, rather than used as a political football.

Time to create REAL alternatives for yourselves.

[–] IcyToes@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Primary them by all means but not supporting an alternative against the current gov is supporting the fascist status quo.

Need to support AOC and Bernie to overall that party while the stupid FPTP system exists.

[–] VirgilMastercard@reddthat.com 7 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Catch 22. A vote for either party is also a vote for FPTP because neither of them want to get rid of it since they both benefit from it.

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[–] YtA4QCam2A9j7EfTgHrH 11 points 3 days ago

Oh fuck off Democrats.

[–] subignition@fedia.io 10 points 3 days ago

Talk is cheap. Change your actions if you actually care.

[–] KnitWit@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I swear, this country has one party of ‘no regerts’ and one party of ‘in hindsight it was the wrong choice.’ Really great that you see the mistake, but you keep making it.

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[–] FreakinSteve@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago
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