Shouldn’t Democrats insist that Sen. Durbin step down as their whip, the number two man in their leadership?
Meaning of the quote
This quote is asking why Democrats aren't demanding that Senator Durbin, who is their second-highest leader, step down from his position. The person who said this, Bill Kristol, seems to think the Democrats should take this action, but he doesn't explain why. Without more context, it's hard to understand the full meaning behind this quote.
About Bill Kristol
Bill Kristol is an American neoconservative writer who has been a frequent commentator on TV networks. He founded the political magazine The Weekly Standard and currently hosts an interview web program. Kristol has been associated with various conservative think tanks and has played a leading role in shaping US foreign policy and politics.
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