U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)
Senator Chuck Schumer has come out against the nomination of Jeff Sessions for attorney general, making him the highest ranking Democrat to oppose the prospective AG. He released a statement and then, as is apparently standard for politicians in 2017, took to Twitter.
Move over Donald, another politician has mastered 140 characters.
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The Attorney General has a sacred obligation to enforce our laws & uphold the constitution.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 12, 2017
The AG ensures that POTUS & the Admin's policies adhere to American values& ideals & is a check to ensure the President is not above the law
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 12, 2017
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I am not confident in Sen Sessions' ability to defend the rights of all Americans, or to serve as indep. check on the next administration.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 12, 2017
Also deeply concerned by Sen Sessions' views on immigration, which I saw firsthand during the push for comprehensive immigration reform.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 12, 2017
Throw in a couple of SADs, a few LOSERs, and a HUGE for good measure, and maybe the senator from New York will really go viral.
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