Schumer says he’s ‘not stepping down’ despite Democratic pressures
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says he will not step down as the leader of his caucus despite growing concerns from his party after he supported a Republican spending bill.
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Schumer says he is not stepping down after CR vote pushback
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Chuck Schumer rejects calls to step down as Senate Democratic leader
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Jeffries says he has confidence in Schumer going forward
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Sen. Chris Murphy says he supports Chuck Schumer as leader but Democrats must change tactics
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Schumer defends leadership amid pressure to step aside
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