Posted on 04/27/2025 12:40:11 PM PDT by DFG
New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker are holding a livestreamed sit-in protest and discussion on Sunday from the steps of the U.S. Capitol.
Titled "An Urgent Conversation with the American People," the livestreamed discussion comes ahead of Congress' return to session on Monday.
A statement released by both officials' offices said in part, "Republican leaders have made clear their intention to use the coming weeks to advance a reckless budget scheme to President Trump's desk that seeks to gut Medicaid, food assistance and basic needs programs that help people, all to give tax breaks to billionaires. Given what's at stake, these could be some of the most consequential weeks for seniors, kids and families in generations."
According to the statement, Rep. Jeffries and Sen. Booker plan to speak to shared American values and the nation's religious and moral underpinnings, and how the budget bill opposes these beliefs. They also plan to affirm to Americans watching the livestream that their voices matter, especially in this moment in time.
Throughout the livestream, the Tri-State officials are being joined by fellow elected members from both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate to discuss the issues that matter to them and their constituents. Groups of curious passersby also found themselves sitting on the Capitol steps listening and weighing in on the conversation.
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You can't make this stuff up.
Hey, Hakeem and Cory, nobody is watching, nobody is listening and most of all, nobody cares.
Amazing how this bullschtein is covered in the news. Even smart elderly friends of mine have called and asked why is Trump cutting our benefits. Of course, I explained.
They keep saying this, but where is the specific proposal?
Livestreamed and promoted by ABC!
The steps are pretty spread out aren’t they? Just have senator Kennedy join them or have his own. He’s funny.
As Chuck Schumer would say: “They’re inciting an erection.”
That’ll last until the first raindrops.
Hakeem appears to be an obedient Puppy, trained, neutered and always waiting to be led by the next someone with a stronger will.
It would be funny if a pissed off citizen showed up with a bushel of Rotten Tomatoes.
Hopefully the coming rain storms will wash the crap off the steps.
I hope it rains.....................
Lightning?
“And what, I wonder, does good Salonius receive for convincing me to spread cheeks and accept deeper ramming?” - Batiatus
“Tell me more.” Spartacus
What did you say?
It really. They. T police would love to throw you in jail for assault ! You might get treated worse than a J6er in court. And the press and the democrats would have a field day talking about you !
Total retards.
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