Democrats at odds over Republican bill to fund government operations
www.theguardian.com
Chuck Schumer supports bill, but AOC and Nancy Pelosi warn against Republican legislation as shutdown looms

Summary

Democratic divisions intensified as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nancy Pelosi sharply criticized Chuck Schumer for supporting a Republican-led funding bill to avoid a government shutdown.

AOC called Schumer’s decision a “betrayal,” urging Senate Democrats to reject the legislation backed by Trump and Elon Musk. Pelosi called the bill a “devastating assault” on working families.

Schumer defended his stance, arguing a shutdown would empower Trump and Musk further.

The controversy sparked suggestions among Democrats that AOC might challenge Schumer in a primary.

  • bearboiblake@pawb.socialEnglish
    5·
    6 hours ago

    you’re not powerless, far from it - but you need to exert your power before 2026 and 2028 if you want your vote to matter.

    your power comes from your ability to go on strike and sabotage, not from voting