Republicans are regimented. Democrats are undisciplined. Just look at the shutdown

‘Even before Trump, Democrats have tended to cave or come apart when the going gets tough, and Republicans have held firm.’ Photograph: Kylie Cooper/Reuters

Chuck Schumer couldn’t hold his senators together at a time when their unity and toughness were essential. And at a time when they were winning: most of the public was blaming Republicans for the shutdown, and pressure was growing to reopen the government (flight delays were mounting).

Does this mean Schumer should go? Yes.