Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is facing criticism from his fellow Democrats over his decision to side with Republicans on keeping the government open.
“I think there is a deep sense of outrage and betrayal,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said. “This is not just about progressive Democrats. This is across the board. The entire party.”
Schumer was one of 10 Senate Democrats who sided with Republicans in passing the continuing resolution. The bill passed the House without any Democratic support.
His opposition said his vote to continue funding the government would allow President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to continue their agenda.
Given the fact that Schumer is the minority leader, one would assume that he should have a say in dictating his party’s policy stances.
The continuing resolution was a compromise for both parties. For Republicans, it…
