Chuck Schumer's leadership in the Senate is under fire after a group of Democrats broke ranks and agreed to a deal that would reopen the federal government without providing significant concessions on healthcare. The fallout has been swift, with many establishment Democrats expressing outrage and disappointment at Schumer's handling of the crisis.
According to Julie Roginsky, a longtime Democratic strategist, Schumer's leadership was "empowering" in the days leading up to the agreement, as he delivered a strong message about the importance of protecting healthcare. However, once the deal was announced, Roginsky's tone shifted dramatically, with her labeling the agreement "thoroughly disgusting" and accusing Schumer of subjecting his base to hunger and layoffs.
The criticism is not limited to Democrats within the party's establishment. Rick Wilson, a former GOP strategist, has accused Schumer of "snatching defeat out of the slavering jaws of victory at the last possible second." Even Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton, who is running against incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in the Democratic primary, has called for new leadership in the Senate, citing Schumer's failure to unite his caucus.
The agreement itself has been widely panned by Democrats, with many arguing that it fails to deliver significant concessions on healthcare. Pete Buttigieg, a former Secretary of Transportation and moderate Democrat, has blasted the deal as "a bad deal" that will harm millions of Obamacare recipients who are seeing their premiums skyrocket.
Schumer's own fingerprints appear to be all over the deal, which has led some to wonder whether he no longer has effective control over his caucus or if he has allowed others to dictate the party's position. His willingness to negotiate with Republican leaders behind closed doors and then publicly disavow the agreement has raised questions about his leadership.
The mood among House Democrats is grim, with many staring down a harsh reality: Without any Republican defectors, passage of the agreement is all but assured. However, few seem optimistic about the long-term implications of this deal, with Roginsky noting that "we were wrong" to think that Schumer's leadership would learn the lesson and deliver for his base.
The future of Schumer's leadership in the Senate remains uncertain, with many calling for him to step down or facing a challenge from within the party. As one Democrat noted, Schumer's problem may not be the agreement itself but rather the fact that he has "let those people down" – his own base and the voters who supported him.
According to Julie Roginsky, a longtime Democratic strategist, Schumer's leadership was "empowering" in the days leading up to the agreement, as he delivered a strong message about the importance of protecting healthcare. However, once the deal was announced, Roginsky's tone shifted dramatically, with her labeling the agreement "thoroughly disgusting" and accusing Schumer of subjecting his base to hunger and layoffs.
The criticism is not limited to Democrats within the party's establishment. Rick Wilson, a former GOP strategist, has accused Schumer of "snatching defeat out of the slavering jaws of victory at the last possible second." Even Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton, who is running against incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in the Democratic primary, has called for new leadership in the Senate, citing Schumer's failure to unite his caucus.
The agreement itself has been widely panned by Democrats, with many arguing that it fails to deliver significant concessions on healthcare. Pete Buttigieg, a former Secretary of Transportation and moderate Democrat, has blasted the deal as "a bad deal" that will harm millions of Obamacare recipients who are seeing their premiums skyrocket.
Schumer's own fingerprints appear to be all over the deal, which has led some to wonder whether he no longer has effective control over his caucus or if he has allowed others to dictate the party's position. His willingness to negotiate with Republican leaders behind closed doors and then publicly disavow the agreement has raised questions about his leadership.
The mood among House Democrats is grim, with many staring down a harsh reality: Without any Republican defectors, passage of the agreement is all but assured. However, few seem optimistic about the long-term implications of this deal, with Roginsky noting that "we were wrong" to think that Schumer's leadership would learn the lesson and deliver for his base.
The future of Schumer's leadership in the Senate remains uncertain, with many calling for him to step down or facing a challenge from within the party. As one Democrat noted, Schumer's problem may not be the agreement itself but rather the fact that he has "let those people down" – his own base and the voters who supported him.
I get why some Dem lawmakers are upset, they feel like they got screwed on healthcare 
. But at the same time, I think Schumer did what he had to do to keep the gov't open 
. It's not easy to negotiate with Reps who aren't exactly known for being reasonable 
. And yeah, some of his own party members are salty, but I guess that comes with being a leader 
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. Like, what's the alternative? Losing the gov't? That's not exactly gonna make things better for everyone 
. Maybe he should've been more transparent about the deal from the start, but I don't think it's fair to crucify him over this one 
. The system's flawed, folks 
, and sometimes you gotta make tough choices 
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anywaa, looks like dems r pretty divided on this one 
... hope schumer can regroup & find a way 2 bring ppl back together 
just did some research on Chuck Schumer's approval ratings 
and they're pretty tanking 
38% of Dems approve of his handling of healthcare 
. Meanwhile, his favorability rating overall has dropped to 42% 
! Stats show that moderate Dems like Pete Buttigieg (66% approval) and even Seth Moulton (62%) have more support than Schumer himself 
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, but now they're kinda disconnected 
. But at the same time, can we blame him for trying to find a middle ground? It feels like some people are being really harsh on him, and it's not all his fault 
. Pete Buttigieg makes some valid points about this deal being bad news for Obamacare recipients 
I mean, Chuck Schumer's a good guy, don't get me wrong, but it looks like he got played by some of his own party members. I remember when we used to have these epic budget battles and the Republicans would always find ways to throw in some crazy riders that would make our faces turn red with anger... 
But this whole deal with healthcare? It's just gotta be a huge mistake.
I mean, what's up with that? He's supposed to be the leader, but it looks like he got played by his own party members. 
The deal is basically a disaster, and it's going to hurt millions of people who rely on Obamacare. 
Not exactly the kind of leadership we want in the Senate, you know? 
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. Like, what even happened to Schumer's leadership skills? One minute he's rallying his troops, the next he's signing off on this meh deal 
. I was walking along the shore and saw these huge seagulls just chillin' on the rocks, waiting for food 
. It got me thinking about how some politicians are like those gulls - they're always swooping in for a snack, but sometimes you wonder if they're really looking out for everyone's best interests 
. I guess what I'm saying is, politics can be like that too - one day it seems like things are going in one direction, the next they're all over the place 
. Anyway, back to Schumer... what do you think he should do now?