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I totally agree with #Schumer leave the Capitol statues alone keep the focus on stupid #DonaldTrump

Statues? A diversion tactic. If Potus shifts the focus to that from what this was all about -a wink and a nod to part of his base -he wins.

This is so stupid. Pelosi needs to worry more about the D msg than the trappings of 1 horrible event. We MUST pick our battles wisely now!

Statues need to be removed & the focus can & should be many things. The D's need to keep multitasking! That's the only way 2 function now!

Schumer is right. Dems must provide unifying message to attract non-voters, indps & some GOP. Statues is distraction & will drain momentum.

schumer today tweeted in support of cory brooker's legislation to do so tho

Why the heck are there statues celebrating traitors at our capital? WTF!

I thought she was talking about statues like Feinstein Leahy Alexander Pelosi Bernie McCain etc -- who served too long & did too little

The D party is a mess. We are split between moderates and those further to the left (HRC vs Bernie). This is not the battle to fight today.

Is this like anytime you express you want something it starts a negotiation? In that case, living before Stone. Trump out, then symbols.

Agree with Schumer. Win the main battle first. Don't let others mischaracterize what the real issues are.

Do the statues serve an educational purpose? Are they named as former patriots and eventual traitors?

Schumer is on the right track. The statues will become a distraction

Peloton is right- imagine having to walk past these offensive statues at your workplace. Also, pretty sure multitasking can happen.

Leave it to the locals to deal with. Dems shoot themselves in the foot losing focus on the big picture, right on Chucky.