Chuck Schumer Keeps Leading Senate Democrats to the Slaughter

The Democratic Party is in desperate need of its own Mitch McConnell. Thankfully for Republicans, it’s stuck with Schumer instead.

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) addresses the media in Washington, D.C., May 3, 2022.

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In the sort of direct and unblenching language that is usually reserved for descriptions of Republican losses, NBC News reports that the Democratic Party is planning to beclown itself again in the Senate. “Democrats,” the report explains, “are headed for a show vote on abortion that risks dividing their party, depressing their base, and looks all but certain to be defeated.”

But other than that, how was the play, Mr. Schumer?

Charles C. W. Cooke

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Charles C. W. Cooke

Charles C. W. Cooke is a senior editor at National Review and the host of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast.

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