Chuck Schumer Will Not Vote For Jeff Sessions, Reveals Reasons In Tweetstorm

Donald Trump isn't the only politician with a Twitter handle.

onJanuary 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM

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

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

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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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