Rep. Ro Khanna: Schumer 'should be replaced' [View all]

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) is calling on Senate Democrats to replace Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) as leader after eight members of the Senate Democratic caucus voted Sunday to begin the process of reopening the federal government.

Khanna, a progressive Democrat who represents Silicon Valley, argued on social media that if Schumer can’t keep his caucus unified against a government funding bill that doesn’t extend enhanced health insurance subsidies, then he shouldn’t lead Senate Democrats.

“Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?” Khanna wrote on X.

Progressive Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) also took a shot at Schumer, noting the Democratic leader did not endorse the party’s nominee for mayor in New York, Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, nor did he disclose for whom he cast his ballot.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5598207-rep-ro-khanna-calls-for-chuck-schumer-replacement/