Progressives urge Chuck Schumer to resign as leader

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Indivisible, a progressive group, has urged Senator Chuck Schumer to resign as Senate Minority Leader. This follows his support for a Republican spending bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown. The call reflects a growing demand among grassroots Democrats for stronger opposition to President Trump. Indivisible reported that 82% of its New York leaders and 91% nationwide support Schumer stepping down. Schumer and other Democrats argue that a government shutdown would empower Trump further.


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