Well, that was a busy weekend and there are plenty of challenges ahead for Democracy.
The fallout continues over the decision by Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer and 9 Senate Dems to vote yes for the Republican’s Continuing Resolution, thereby avoiding a government shutdown. Only one Democrat in the House voted yes for the CR, with most Senate Democrats voting against the resolution.
Sen. Chuck Schumer is still on the hot seat, maybe not necessarily for voting yes, but for his last-minute decision, which critics say sent mixed messages by the Democrats. A CNN poll shows a growing number of folks having unfavorable views of Dems‘ hapless leadership and a lack of an organized resistance to the Trump administration.
We will see if Schumer can retain his position as leader of the Senate Dems, or if the growing chorus of folks succeed in making him step down, including those who are circulating a petition to boycott donations to the DNC unless Schumer is removed.
Other anti Democracy moves to watch this week:
- Trump, Putin look to be ready to carve up Ukraine in peace deal
- Watch what you say if you have a green card? Trump continues effort to deport immigrants who use their right to protest
- In effort to deport ‘gang members,’ Trump trying to use same law that interned Japanese-Americans during World War II
- Angry at falling Tesla sales, Musk attacking boycott leader
