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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

Getting played by Republicans is nothing new for Schumer — and why Democrats are saying it’s time for Senate leader to go

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer looks like a dead man walking these days — and for good reason.

Even though he voted against the modified continuing resolution to reopen the government after a 41-day shutdown, numerous House Democrats and many Democratic advocates want the 74-year-old Brooklynite to step aside.

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