Chuck Schumer’s decision to back a continuing resolution to keep the government running hasn’t sat well with some Democrats. Many see it as caving to Republican demands without pushing for stronger priorities. The frustration highlights growing tensions within the party, as progressives call for a tougher stance on all of President Donald Trump’s policies. This backlash isn’t just about one vote—it’s about deeper divisions that could shape future negotiations.
The progressive group Indivisible didn’t hold back. They’re calling for Schumer to step aside. They believe he surrendered leverage to Donald Trump and the Republicans. As Indivisible stated, “We thank him for his service, but we need new leadership in this moment.”
Schumer’s decision to support the continuing resolution to keep the government operational has sparked both confusion and criticism within his own party. Democrats, especially progressives, are raising questions about why the party’s Senate Minority Leader would back a measure that many see as giving Republicans a win. However, Schumer’s stance is deeply rooted in his political strategy and immediate concerns about governance.
“I believe that’s a tremendous mistake,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., told CNN’s Jake Tapper Thursday in response to Schumer’s decision. “It is almost unthinkable why Senate Democrats would vote to hand the few pieces of leverage that we have away for free when we’ve been sent here to protect Social Security, protect Medicaid and protect Medicare.”
At first glance, Schumer’s support for the continuing resolution might seem counter to the goals of many Democrats. But from a strategy standpoint, his decision aligns with his broader leadership approach. Schumer has consistently prioritized avoiding government shutdowns, which he views as harmful to the party. By supporting the stopgap funding measure, he likely aimed to prevent the political fallout of a shutdown.
“Let’s be clear: neither is a good option for the American people. But this false choice that some are buying instead of fighting is unacceptable,” former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said of the decision.
As he stated during discussions on the Senate floor, the resolution wasn’t perfect, but the alternative—letting the government grind to a halt—was a worse option. His remarks attempted to frame the vote not just as a political calculation, but as a moral responsibility to the American people.
The reaction to Schumer’s support of the continuing resolution was swift and polarizing. Progressive Democrats voiced sharp disapproval, calling it a betrayal of key party principles. Figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were vocal in their opposition, with The Hill reporting criticism that the measure didn’t adequately address pressing issues.
“The fight going on in the Democratic Party right now is not between hard left, left and moderate. It’s between those who want to fight and those who want to cave,” said Anna Caprara, Chief of Staff for Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. “Misread this at your own peril.”
Public reaction has been equally divided. Some Americans appreciated the pragmatic approach, valuing stability over partisan bickering. But among Democratic voters, especially the progressive base, there’s a growing frustration with perceived compromises that dilute the party’s core priorities. As detailed by NBC News, the fallout from Schumer’s decision vividly illustrates the deepening ideological rift within the Democratic Party—a rift that could have significant implications in future legislative negotiations.
Schumer himself acknowledged the controversy, admitting that his decision would not sit well with everyone. Speaking to reporters, he defended his actions as an unpleasant but necessary step to keep the government running.
“We want some alpha energy. And that’s not what we’re seeing. This party is tired of watching Donald Trump and Elon Musk run over this party, run over this country, run over the Constitution,” CNN commentator Van Jones said Friday. “And if you only have one opportunity to take a stand, and you don’t take it, it’s very difficult.”
Progressive members of the Democrat Party have been particularly vocal in expressing their dissatisfaction with Schumer’s decision.
This tension has profound implications for party unity moving forward. Will Democrats be able to reconcile their differences? Or will these internal conflicts shape the terms of legislative debates for years to come? Schumer’s decision may have been a calculated gamble to avoid an immediate crisis, but it also intensified a long-standing feud within the Democrat Party, one that neither side seems willing to yield.
On a recent episode of The JD Rucker Show, he discussed the “sacrifice” made by Schumer:
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