Democrats Face Internal Turmoil Following Schumer's Approval of Republican Spending Bill
Senate Democrats confront challenges with internal divisions after Chuck Schumer endorses a Republican funding bill, igniting backlash and highlighting their minority limitations.
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Senate Democrats were grim Friday as they left Washington after a brutal 10-week stretch that consistently showed the limits of their power in the minority — and culminated with a deeply personal rupture over how to best counter President Donald Trump.
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Chuck Schumer has radically misread the room.
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This is disgusting.
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Democrats are divided over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) decision to support advancing a Republican government funding package.
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Outrage against Schumer has led to some centrist Democrats joining the far-left voices calling for Ocasio-Cortez to primary Schumer, according to a CNN report Thursday.
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The Senate just voted to avoid a shutdown with a bill that cuts non-defense spending by $13 billion
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But as Schumer prepared to let pass one of the rare moments when the party might regain leverage in Washington, the Democratic Party erupted in a moment of anger that had been building for months.
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Still, Ocasio-Cortez particularly criticized Senate Democrats for even considering withdrawing support from a vote that nearly all battleground House Democrats were willing to take.
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Among liberals, the decision is seen as a “surrender” and is becoming a source of frustration as Democrats had the ability to stop Republicans, something they have thus far struggled to do as Republicans control both chambers of Congress and the White House.
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Schumer is probably correct that a shutdown wouldn't be especially bad for Republicans, who are already focused on slashing the federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a point I've made in multiple recent Roundups.
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The resolution would extend funding for most government agencies.
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The move is a major concession from Schumer, yielding to the GOP measure just one day after he vowed that Democrats wouldn't allow it to pass.
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Summary
Senate Democrats are grappling with division after Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's support for a Republican funding bill, stirring outrage among progressive members and party leaders. Following a grueling 10-week period showing their limited power, Democrats are split over how to counter Trump effectively, with some accusing Schumer of betrayal. Activists and House colleagues criticized his support for the bill, while others noted that avoiding a government shutdown was imperative. Schumer defended the decision, arguing it would limit Trump's control over federal agencies. As scrutiny mounts, the party must navigate internal strife while aiming for stronger political positioning in future elections.
Perspectives
An appeals court recently ruled on Trump’s executive orders aimed at reducing government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, highlighting the ongoing legal battle surrounding his policies.
The left and right perspectives are increasingly polarized on issues such as economic sentiment and federal spending initiatives, reflecting partisan divides in public opinion.
The political discourse has shifted significantly, with Trump's recent focus on rolling back Biden-era policies drawing both criticism and support across different segments of voters.
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