Schumer Faces Democratic Fury After
1. Schumer Under Fire
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing backlash from within his own party after
eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans to end the 40-day government shutdown—despite his opposition.
The deal, which reopened the government, excluded Democrats’ key demand to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits set to expire January 1.
2. Party Division Deepens
The vote highlighted growing fractures in the Democratic Party ahead of next year’s midterms.
Critics accused Schumer of weak leadership, unable to unite his caucus. California Gov.
Gavin Newsom said, “The American people need more from their leaders,”
calling the move “a betrayal of working Americans.”
3. Calls for New Leadership
Rep. Ro Khanna declared, “Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced,”
while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrote, “People want us to hold the line for a reason.”
Rep. Seth Moulton added, “We need new leadership.”
4. Progressive Outrage
Sen. Bernie Sanders warned that surrendering without an Obamacare deal would be “a horrific mistake,”
saying it would give Donald Trump “a green light to go forward toward authoritarianism.”
