Chuck Schumer
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“Schumer signaled he would vote against Trump's government funding bill, with Democratic caucus unified in opposition.”
“Schumer reversed course within 24 hours, announcing he would vote to pass Trump's spending bill to avert a government shutdown.”
Projected unified opposition and then reversed within 24 hours, undermining his own party's negotiating position. The rapid flip suggested the original stance was theatrical rather than principled
“Schumer was among the most vocal defenders of the judicial filibuster, arguing it was essential to the Senate's role as a deliberative body and to protect minority rights.”
“Schumer pushed to eliminate the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation, calling it an 'obsolete' relic that empowers 'the tyranny of the minority'.”
Passionately defended the filibuster when Democrats used it to block Bush nominees, then called it obsolete when it blocked Democratic priorities, applying different standards based on which party benefited
“Illegal immigration is wrong, plain and simple... People who enter the United States without our permission are illegal aliens... When we use phrases like 'undocumented workers,' we convey a message to the American people that their government is not serious about combating illegal immigration.”
“The symbol of America should be the Statue of Liberty, not a 30-foot wall.”
Voted for 700 miles of border fencing in 2006 and used strong anti-illegal immigration rhetoric, then became one of the most vocal opponents of border barriers under Trump