[Poohbah]

If he's forced to step down from the leadership position, then they'll howl until he's forced out of office altogether.

If he's that weak, he'll be completely ineffective as a leader. We cannot afford that.

[Jim Robinson]

You mean if we're all that weak. The weak-kneed Republicans who are hollering for his removal will do us more harm than the Democrats. Ignore the Democrat howls. Let the Senate have their election for the position. Hopefully, someone else will win the vote.