Political Strategist Discusses Why Democrats Folded on Government Shutdown

Exclusive: Schumer’s Democrats push back leadership debate

The NewsSenate Democrats acknowledge that their base is deeply disappointed with this year’s shutdown fights. And some say the party will discuss its future leadership.But not for at least a year.For now, even as progressives continue to needle Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, portraying him as the wrong leader of Trump-era Democrats, his own members are signaling they’re not ready yet to discuss whether new blood is necessary.“I just think it’s f…

Schumer Refocused on Midterms as Calls for Ouster Mount

Many liberals want Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to no longer lead the Democratic caucus. But his fellow Senate Democrats aren't calling for his head just yet. Criticism has mounted against Schumer after Democrats agreed to join Republicans in voting to reopen the government without getting an extension of expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. Schumer voted against the bill, which has not been lost on his colleagues. "Chuck did…

Chuck Schumer navigates bruised feelings and a busted shutdown

For the second time this year, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to step aside after Democrats voted with Republicans to fund the government.

Political strategist discusses why Democrats folded on government shutdown

A breakaway group of U.S. Senate Democrats voted to end the government shutdown.

Schumer likely won't be leader of Senate Democrats in 2027: David Axelrod

Schumer’s leadership potentially stands on uncertain ground amid the shutdown and criticism from members within his own party.

Democratic Strategist Says Chuck Schumer Is ‘No Longer Capable’ Of Leading Democrats

Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky said on Monday that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer must step down from his leadership role because he is no longer aligned with most of the caucus. While Schumer opposed the Republican-led continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government on Sunday, eight members of his party defied him by voting to end the shutdown […] Democratic Strategist Says Chuck Schumer Is ‘No Longer Capable’ Of Leading Democra…