Sen. Chuck Schumer: Gunga Din for Baucus while public option flames out

Thanks a lot for nothing, Senator Schumer.

The Senate Finance Committe said “Nah, we don’t think so” to two amendments, one proposed by Sen. Jay (this guy rocks!) Rockefeller, and Sen. Charles Schumer. If that weren’t bad enough, Schumer proceeds to go on the teevee and become Max Baucus’ apologist.

In the face of questioning by Chris Matthews on Hardball, Schumer tap dances to the tune of “we’ll all love it once it gets out of committee”. Sure. That’s what Senators Baucus, Lincoln and Conrad whispered to me in a dream last night. They’re ersatz Democrats, ranking right up there with Joe Leiberman. Max Baucus only gets elected on the Democratic ticket so that the people of Montana can kid themselves into believing they really support a two party system.

Here’s Chuck Schumer’s contact and website. Email and tell him how special he isn’t.

And while you’re at it, contact Max Baucus, Blanche Lincoln and Kent Conrad and tell them what you think of faux Democrats.

Oh, and finally, tell Sen. Jay Rockefeller to keep fighting the good fight.