Schumer supports stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has decided to support a Republican-backed stopgap spending bill, ending a push from some Democrats to oppose it. This move aims to prevent a government shutdown, which Schumer believes could lead to deeper spending cuts. Previously, some Democrats, including Sen. Mark Kelly, expressed dissatisfaction with the bill, arguing it lacked input from their party. However, after Schumer's announcement, momentum shifted, and several senators voiced their opposition to the bill. A recent poll indicates that blame for a potential shutdown is nearly evenly split among voters, with 32% blaming Democrats and 31% blaming Republicans. Schumer's support for the bill marks a significant change in the Democratic stance on the issue.