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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDo we all have confidence in Adam Schiff
That he can hold firm under this pressure? Remain clear and unruffled as he has thus far?
Me.
(35,454 posts)Pachamama
(16,887 posts)W_HAMILTON
(7,869 posts)Mike 03
(16,616 posts)n/t
blogslut
(38,002 posts)pbmus
(12,422 posts)Last edited Wed Oct 2, 2019, 05:53 PM - Edit history (1)
With Captain Pelosi/Schiff at the helm...
True Blue American
(17,986 posts)Goes T Washington.
kentuck
(111,104 posts)He's pretty much the same, day after day.
That is a good quality to have in politics.
DallasNE
(7,403 posts)Kept Nancy open to an impeachment investigation once public support was there. The pieces all fell together with the Ukraine phone call.
MFGsunny
(2,356 posts)And did I say utterly competent in all this intelligence/national security wheelhouse?
spanone
(135,846 posts)barbtries
(28,799 posts)he's not flying solo.
aggiesal
(8,919 posts)He'll handle it better than anyone will expect and exceed our expectations.
cilla4progress
(24,737 posts)I've worked for lawyers who use a tactic of employing supreme self-control, driving the opposing party (esp. if they already tend that way) insane and toward self-destruction! Very effective!
True Blue American
(17,986 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)highplainsdem
(49,005 posts)RKP5637
(67,111 posts)Caliman73
(11,738 posts)He will be fine mentally and is likely enjoying Trump's mental collapse (aside from the scary implications for the US). What worries me is that one of Trump's stupid crazy followers will try to harm Schiff because of Trump's stupid "treason" claims.
certainot
(9,090 posts)rw radio has attacked schiff for months, led by limbagh, who depends on 87 universities to keep helping 260 of his stations attract advertisers - and democrats have done nothing to get schiff's back
trump can reinforce that shit but it's those radio stations that do the repetition needed to create the pretext for all of this crap
FM123
(10,053 posts)imanamerican63
(13,802 posts)He can hold his own! Trump knows this too and that is why Trump is attacking Schiff. Schiff has Trump afraid and worried!
defacto7
(13,485 posts)Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)in him. He's intelligent, informed, competent, and in complete control.
I realize we need him where he is, but "President Schiff" has a good ring to it. Maybe someday...
Nevermypresident
(781 posts)True Blue American
(17,986 posts)Schiff the next President! Or SOS, SOD, you name it.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)cilla4progress
(24,737 posts)Schiff's?
TidalWave46
(2,061 posts)He is the one I want.
ooky
(8,924 posts)lame54
(35,294 posts)No guarantee he will win
But
He is the best man for the job
BadGimp
(4,015 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)Now is the time for unity. Not for grandstanding and headline grabbing.
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)Lulu KC
(2,567 posts)they'll have to go through me. Grrrr. Back off, bastards!
WinstonSmith4740
(3,056 posts)I know you were refering to Democrats attacking him, but after that debacle that Nadler chaired, she wanted this hearing to be focused like a laser. There's no way she wants witnesses to be able to show the same level of disrespect Lewandowski was allowed to get away with.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)He's eloquent. Precise. He can be stern and direct without showing anger. Nancy made the best (and correct) decision.
subana
(586 posts)Schiff is very measured & seems to have a lot of self control. Something that is needed in a leader.
Lib 4 Life
(97 posts)tblue37
(65,409 posts)gab13by13
(21,362 posts)PWPippinesq
(195 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,695 posts)Chipper Chat
(9,681 posts)Both in looks and temperment.
Raven
(13,894 posts)deancr
(150 posts)We are gifted with the right man, the right people, at the right time. We are damned sure lucky to have the brightest and best to stand against the least ethical and moral. For the first time in 3 years I know we will beat the dogs down.
we can do it
(12,189 posts)Not a doubt.
GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)Hes selling rope by the yard and has found a willing buyer.
Mike Nelson
(9,959 posts)... and I'm going to keep voting for him!
budkin
(6,703 posts)Dude hardly ever changes facial expressions. Calm as a cucumber under pressure. He's got this.
Nevermypresident
(781 posts)dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)CatMor
(6,212 posts)Mr.Bill
(24,303 posts)and very comfortable being there.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,742 posts)snowybirdie
(5,230 posts)Any additional information?
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)I don't know what it is.
mcar
(42,334 posts)which is complete.
catbyte
(34,406 posts)gademocrat7
(10,660 posts)He is a methodical intelligent man.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)who will be able to see this through to its conclusion without error.
Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)Steady resolve while keeping his cool.
Pepsidog
(6,254 posts)Raster
(20,998 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)...except maybe Peter Rodino.
justie18
(169 posts)But the NYT is not being helpful at all. Why are they giving fodder to Trump and the Republicans.
Skittles
(153,169 posts)he's got this - heck, he has been SALIVATING for this
bluestarone
(16,976 posts)100%!!
jpak
(41,758 posts)Response to cilla4progress (Original post)
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H2O Man
(73,559 posts)He is the perfect person to be in this position. There's nothing regarding Ukraine that he has done "wrong." Nothing. In fact, he is doing it exactly right.
Recommended.
TygrBright
(20,762 posts)brutus smith
(685 posts)We got your back!
StarryNite
(9,446 posts)Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)He has the best poker face ever!
TeamPooka
(24,229 posts)trof
(54,256 posts)Hekate
(90,714 posts)Lotus54
(44 posts)We could never ask for a better Chairman, We're in good hands
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)Why do you ask?
geardaddy
(24,931 posts)WinstonSmith4740
(3,056 posts)The man has more steel in him than I think even we've given him credit for. Trump will not be able to bully or fluster him. He'll go from nickname to nickname and they will all bounce off. Schiff is not to be trifled with. In fact, I'll bet he'll be responsible for Trump's ultimate on camera meltdown.
Lulu KC
(2,567 posts)I will say it looks like he either dropped a few pounds or got a nice haircut over the weekend. He looked better today than he did last week--which I take as a good sign. I would guess he's not had the best sleep of his life.
herding cats
(19,565 posts)He and Nancy have this.
rickyhall
(4,889 posts)marieo1
(1,402 posts)Last edited Sat Oct 5, 2019, 09:45 AM - Edit history (2)
Adam Schiff is the best and will not cave under pressure!
Chicagogrl1
(419 posts)behind Adam! He is calm, cool, collected, & calculated. He is exactly the right person to take down this mob! Ready to rumble!
Grammy23
(5,810 posts)tRump better fear the Schiff. He aint playing.
Go, Adam. Rip tRump a new one.
Turbineguy
(37,345 posts)As Horace Rumpole would advise trump: "Give up your life of crime, you have no talent for it!"
NotHardly
(1,062 posts)wryter2000
(46,051 posts)Hell give better than he gets
Chakaconcarne
(2,455 posts)in all of this mess the GOP is throwing at him...
Amazing,...
happybird
(4,608 posts)choie
(4,111 posts)Lulu KC
(2,567 posts)I just googled to see if it was a line from a movie. Learned all about it on Wikipedia--thanks. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/steely-eyed_missile_man
irisblue
(32,982 posts)I love that flick.
choie
(4,111 posts)it was originally said by someone in Mission Control about John Aaron, a flight controller during Apollo 12. He basically saved the mission by identifying a telemetry anomaly. It's a great description.
irisblue
(32,982 posts)..lots more
choie
(4,111 posts)rainin
(3,011 posts)Just a warning. The double standard will require he never make an error. He can't misspeak. He can't appear to misspeak. He can't falter at all, or that will take over the news.
It's a tough standard, but it's reality.
Maybe we can prepare to have his back when, if, he errs.
titanicdave
(429 posts)......Adam Schiff is unflappable.......
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,586 posts)He's made many appearances on Rachel's show, and I've been impressed each time. He's an excellent choice to drive the impeachment.
C_U_L8R
(45,003 posts)stopbush
(24,396 posts)going up against the kindergarten kids screaming no fair!
So, yeah, I have complete confidence.
Rhiannon12866
(205,552 posts)MontanaMama
(23,322 posts)Well said Rep Swalwell! I have 100% confidence in Adam Schaffers and Nancy Pelosi. Glad to have this show on the road.
cp
(6,636 posts)And May the Force be with you, Congressman Schiff, as well as all your aides and staff.
MRDAWG
(501 posts)!
Cary
(11,746 posts)It does my heart good
mahina
(17,669 posts)I hope he takes time for Excercise and friends and family.
He, Nadler, Pelosi, all our warriors, bless and protect them and send them love.
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)Is awesome.
dchill
(38,505 posts)For all the qualities you mentioned, and more.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)And I am relishing the fact that his cool, calm demeanor is driving Trump absolutely insane.
Silver Gaia
(4,544 posts)He's got this!
As others here have said, I also am concerned for his safety. Nancy, too! But hopefully, they both are guarded well. I'm sure we aren't the only ones worried about them.
Our job is to have their backs. Support, not undermine.
Va Lefty
(6,252 posts)bdamomma
(63,881 posts)himself as being very calm and focused. He takes things seriously. I have complete confidence in him.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,356 posts)beachbumbob
(9,263 posts)haven't seen any one do that. Once I see the House Sgt of Arms forcibly bringing subpoenaed witness to hearings I ain't holding my breathe.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)capable and knowledgeable...we may be in an environment where we need fewer words, less calm, more succinctness, more fire. One can already see the right filling the media void. Good thing trump released that redacted transcript and is acting more batshit than usual.
beachbumbob
(9,263 posts)it with the gloves off.
That always worries me with those in DC
Gothmog
(145,327 posts)coeur_de_lion
(3,680 posts)Can't be easy but if anyone can handle it he can.
I completely trust and admire this man.
bucolic_frolic
(43,191 posts)100% support and confidence
Rebl2
(13,523 posts)he can certainly do the job. Think he is better than Nadler.
oasis
(49,390 posts)burrowowl
(17,641 posts)ellie
(6,929 posts)williesgirl
(4,033 posts)Moral Compass
(1,521 posts)The man is a rock. No sign of fear.
MerryBlooms
(11,770 posts)Alea
(706 posts)and he's good looking too
NoMoreRepugs
(9,435 posts)not BULLSHIT.
MyMission
(1,850 posts)last year, being celebrated and applauded with tremendous respect by many, in the future.
She thought he might become president, and was dismayed he wasn't running.
IMO, she saw him being celebrated for his role in the impeachment. He will bring 45 down.
Yes, I watch political psychics sometimes (for entertainment purposes) because they give hope, and predict an end to 45. Some see him being marched out of the white house, in handcuffs or a straight jacket. I like those images.
47of74
(18,470 posts)He knows what hes doing. Unlike some orange fucks I could mention.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,614 posts)BadgerMom
(2,771 posts)The_jackalope
(1,660 posts)As far as I can tell, he's made of nothing but backbone.
MaryMagdaline
(6,855 posts)Dem2theMax
(9,651 posts)No one even needs to ask that question.
Claritie Pixie
(2,199 posts)I'm confident he's got this.
Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)He has my vote of confidence.
We are in good hands. Adam Schiff is calm, skillful, precise and professional.
We lucked out with him Pelosi for this kind of crisis.
LiberalFighter
(50,950 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,640 posts)OldManTarHeel
(435 posts)He will make the difference in where this country is directed . . !
moondust
(19,993 posts)CaptainTruth
(6,594 posts)Why would anyone question him?
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!
denvine
(802 posts)myohmy2
(3,164 posts)...doing a good job so far, no reason to doubt he won't continue doing a good job...
...go get 'em Adam...
...
WestCoastDem42
(65 posts)Upthevibe
(8,053 posts)nolabear
(41,987 posts)YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)bobGandolf
(871 posts)SergeStorms
(19,204 posts)Not that Mr. Schiff isn't eminently capable of nailing a squirming, eel-like scofflaw such as Trump to the wall, but this is like shooting fish in a very small, leaky barrel. I have every confidence in Mr. Schiff's capabilities, yes.
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)mfcorey1
(11,001 posts)SallyHemmings
(1,822 posts)yuiyoshida
(41,832 posts)career or experiences to know what is inside of him.
RelativelyJones
(898 posts)kozar
(2,118 posts)BlueJac
(7,838 posts)Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)topic is Schiff and whether or not he should lead Impeachment? I am not up on what Schiff supposedly did wrong .but lots of people seem to think it was bad.
Again, just saying. They could trash anyone we have leading.
rockfordfile
(8,704 posts)"Again, just saying. They could trash anyone we have leading." But that's what you're trying to do why?
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)Had a segment on about whether or not Schiff should lead Impeachment. If OP wanted a zillion "of courses" without any other info, I missed that.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)Not saying it is warranted. Not saying I don't like Schiff. Not saying I am trashing him. Not saying anything more than this is information out there. That's allowed right? Or are we supposed to just put rose colored glasses on all the time? And never read, write, or utter anything that may be an obstacle or information to consider.
sarge43
(28,941 posts)Congressman Schiff, hey diddle-diddle, straight up the middle.
calimary
(81,323 posts)hot2na
(358 posts)Shiff's paraphrasing of Trumps intentions regarding his shakedown on the president of Ukraine will be one for the history books. Our children and grandchildren will be seeing news footage of it 50 years from now as an example of effective congressional oversight in the face of the biggest scandal in American history.
xxqqqzme
(14,887 posts)at last years Truman Dinner. He has a calm determination about him. I found him very reassuring. He gave me hope that king con would be a one termer.
Politicub
(12,165 posts)He's doing an amazing job. There's nothing to lead anyone to believe he's not the right person at the right time for the critical duty of leading the inquiry.
He responds quickly when need be. And, aligned with Speaker Pelosi, gets out in front of Trump as they did yesterday with the morning press conference. Together, they set the tone that resulted in the Trump breakdown Wednesday afternoon.
There are myriad other examples.
bluecollar2
(3,622 posts)SpankMe
(2,957 posts)So: yes. I have confidence in Rep Schiff.