Summary
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his team are working with outside liberal groups to plan their approach to a potential government shutdown. These groups, which criticized Schumer in the past for his government funding decisions, are urging a strong stance against President Trump and Republicans. Schumer's team is actively communicating with these groups to gather support and share strategies.
Key Facts
- Chuck Schumer is coordinating with liberal groups about the government shutdown strategy.
- These groups previously criticized Schumer for compromising on government funding.
- Groups involved in the discussions include MoveOn and the Progressive Change Campaign Committee.
- Concerns include the possibility of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenging Schumer in the future.
- Schumer is engaging more with liberal groups to avoid past issues.
- Outside groups are maintaining pressure on Schumer to not support Republican funding plans.
- Schumer's team created a communication channel to share strategies with these groups.
- An ad campaign is being launched to pressure Schumer against helping Republican funding efforts.
