Summary

Democratic divisions intensified as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nancy Pelosi sharply criticized Chuck Schumer for supporting a Republican-led funding bill to avoid a government shutdown.

AOC called Schumer's decision a "betrayal," urging Senate Democrats to reject the legislation backed by Trump and Elon Musk. Pelosi called the bill a "devastating assault" on working families.

Schumer defended his stance, arguing a shutdown would empower Trump and Musk further.

The controversy sparked suggestions among Democrats that AOC might challenge Schumer in a primary.

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[–] 4 points 2 years ago (10 children)

Unfortunately, he's not up for reelection until 2028, at which time he'd be 78 years old, so probably wouldn't be running anyway.

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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago (6 children)

    Is this your first time? American politicians don't give up power just because they are old. Feinstein, McConnell, Biden, Thurmond are just a few examples.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago* (3 children)

    Fucking Pelosi. That dinosaur is 84 and still has her thumbspikes in every pie

    (+2 points if you can name the dinosaur)

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)