Chuck Schumer votes to keep government
open: 'For Donald Trump, a shutdown would
be a gift'
Posted By: JunkYardDog, 3/13/2025 7:17:42 PM
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., says he will vote to keep the government open, warning that a shutdown has worse consequences for Americans and would only empower President Trump and Elon Musk further. "I believe it is my job to make the best choice for the country to minimize the harms to the American people. Therefore, I will vote to keep the government open and not shut it down," Schumer said while speaking on the Senate floor on Thursday.
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Chuck Schumer votes to keep government
open: 'For Donald Trump, a shutdown would
be a gift' 13 replies
open: 'For Donald Trump, a shutdown would
be a gift' 13 replies
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"I believe it is my job to make the best choice for the country to minimize the harms to the American people. Therefore, I will vote to keep the government open and not shut it down," Schumer said while speaking on the Senate floor on Thursday.
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Schumer Blinks (AOC Upset)
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I think we all knew this was coming. As Ed pointed out a few hours ago, Schumer had already signaled he was caving by lunchtime today. So this afternoon he made it official in another speech.
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on X — And Murder?— to Their Terror Tactics 13 replies
on X — And Murder?— to Their Terror Tactics 13 replies
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Schumer realized not voting for the bill would be political suicide. Did Gillibrand shame him into voting for it?