Schumer Clings To Power By A Thread As Hungry Dems Smell Blood In The Water!

By Lisa Pelgin | Thursday, 20 March 2025 12:00 PM
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has confidently asserted his position as the "best" candidate to lead Senate Democrats, despite facing criticism from within his own party.

This self-assessment comes after Schumer's controversial decision to support a Republican-backed government funding bill, which has sparked discontent among his Democratic colleagues.

In a recent appearance on CBS, Schumer defended his leadership credentials, stating, "I’m the best leader for the Senate. I am the best at winning Senate seats. I did it in 2005. Just in 2020, no one thought we’d take back the Senate. Under my leadership, we took it." However, as reported by the Daily Caller, CBS anchor Gayle King challenged Schumer's optimistic view, pointing out the erosion of public trust in the Democratic Party under his leadership.

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"Senator, people don’t have faith in the Democrats," King remarked, highlighting the party's struggles to maintain a consistent Senate majority since Schumer assumed leadership of the Senate Democratic Caucus in 2017 and served as Senate Majority Leader from 2021 to 2025.

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The Democratic Party's recent setbacks, including losing both the executive and legislative branches in the November elections, have further fueled dissatisfaction with Schumer's leadership. The party's favorability ratings have plummeted to unprecedented lows, exacerbating internal tensions. Schumer's support for the Republican funding bill, intended to prevent a government shutdown, has intensified calls for his resignation.

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Notably, Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has publicly expressed her desire for Schumer to step aside, stating, "Schumer has been in politics for a long time, and I would hope that this is his final term, and he opens it up for someone new."

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Adding to the intra-party discord, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, also from New York, opposed the same budget proposal that Schumer endorsed. Jeffries, when questioned about Schumer's leadership during a press conference, declined to comment, further highlighting the growing divide within the party. Following this, Schumer canceled a planned tour for his new book, amid mounting criticism from his peers. Jeffries characterized the funding bill as a "far-right" measure that would "unleash havoc" from figures like President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

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In response to the mounting pressure, Schumer maintained his commitment to leading the party, asserting, "I thought I did the thing a leader should do. Even when people don’t see the danger around the curve, my job was to alert people to it, and I knew I’d get some bullets." Despite the internal strife, Schumer remains resolute in his decision not to step down, telling King, "No, no. We’re moving forward. Hakeem and I have a plan."

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As the Democratic Party grapples with internal challenges and declining public support, Schumer's leadership remains a contentious issue. The party's future direction and ability to regain public trust will likely hinge on its capacity to address these internal divisions and present a unified front.

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