Chuck Schumer: “I listened to the debate, and I would say basically, kindly, it is just a repetition of arguments we have heard over and…”

“I listened to the debate, and I would say basically, kindly, it is just a repetition of arguments we have heard over and over again. A little less kindly, sound and fury signifying nothing. I tried to ask some questions of the other side a few minutes ago and was rebuffed. It is no wonder because we are not having a coming together here. We are not having an elucidation. What we are having is a rehash of arguments we have heard over and over again. It is not going to change anything, I say to my colleagues. It is not going to change a thing. There is only one way to change things, and that is for the President and the other side to follow the Constitution and take the words 'advise and consent' seriously. If they think we can be bludgeoned, if they think more talk radio makes a difference, it is not going to make a difference. In fact, I would argue to my colleagues, this debate is helping us because the hard-right media, the talk radio, and the others don't mention this fact.”