Summary
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to resign due to his handling of the recent government shutdown. The Senate reached a deal to end the shutdown, but some Democrats are unhappy with Schumer's actions, fearing future compromises with Republicans on healthcare. If Schumer resigns, several high-profile Democrats are potential replacements.
Key Facts
- Chuck Schumer is the Senate Minority Leader facing criticism over his handling of the government shutdown.
- The shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, ended with a Senate vote needing 60 approvals.
- Some Democrats are worried about Schumer potentially compromising with Republicans on healthcare issues.
- The deal included a promise for Republicans to vote on healthcare subsidies by mid-December.
- Potential replacements for Schumer, if he resigns, include Brian Schatz, Amy Klobuchar, Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren, Mark Warner, and Tammy Baldwin.
- Schumer's critics think he didn't effectively unite Democrats against Republicans during the shutdown.
