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Chuck Schumer Digs In His Heels and Says He’s the ‘Best Leader’ for the Senate

Some Democrats are still furious after last week’s funding vote. “There’s no unifying figure,” one progressive leader said of the party.

Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker

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By Daniella Diaz and Ursula Perano

March 18, 2025 12:27 PM

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is insistent: He’s not going anywhere.

“Here’s what I say: I’m the best leader for the Senate,” Schumer said on “CBS Mornings,” after days of fury from outside progressive groups and House Democrats for his vote to help Republicans advance the government funding bill. “I am the best at winning Senate seats.”

When asked if he was going anywhere, Schumer said: “No.”