Democrats begin calls for Schumer’s ouster after some in his caucus fold on shutdown fight
Lindsey McPherson - The Washington Times - Sunday, November 9, 2025Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer is in hot water with his party after Sunday’s bipartisan deal that is expected to end the government shutdown this week.
Mr. Schumer, New York Democrat, is voting against the deal, but his failure to prevent others in his caucus from surrendering on Democrats’ health-care demands is leading some party members to call for his ouster.
“Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced,” Rep. Ro Khanna, California Democrat, said on social media. “If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?”
Democrats wanted to add an extension of enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies set to expire this year to the government funding bill. Republicans would only agree to hold a vote on the issue after the government is reopened.
Eight Senate Democrats agreed to the GOP offer to hold a vote on the health care subsidies in the second week of December. Other Democrats believe the vote is a red herring and Republicans won’t let it pass. . . .
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/9/democrats-call-schumer-ouster-caucus-fold-shutdown-fight/
