Summary
Some House Democrats and activist groups want Chuck Schumer to resign as Senate Minority Leader because they believe he did not effectively oppose a government reopening deal. Certain Democratic representatives and candidates publicly called for Schumer to step down, although Senate Democrats have not shown public support for this.
Key Facts
- A group of House Democrats and liberal groups are asking Chuck Schumer to resign as Senate Minority Leader.
- They are upset because Schumer did not stop senators from voting to reopen the government.
- Representatives Rashida Tlaib, Seth Moulton, Mike Levin, Shri Thanedar, Ro Khanna, and Delia Ramirez have all criticized Schumer.
- Schumer faced criticism for being unable to unite his caucus to oppose the bipartisan spending deal.
- The group Indivisible is encouraging voters to ask senators to replace Schumer.
- Despite this criticism, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries supports Schumer and praised Senate Democrats' efforts.
- Senate Democrats have not publicly stated that Schumer should step down.
