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Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) capped off his first 100 days as Senate Democratic leader under President Trump with a big win on spending, signaling how he plans to deal with Republicans in the months ahead.
Schumer and former Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) blasted Senate Republicans throughout President Obamas presidency for obstructing his agenda.
But just over three months into Trumps first term, Schumers playbook looks similar to the one Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) used against Obama eight years ago.
Its a flashback to 2009: keep the minority unified and use every opportunity to slow down the presidents agenda.
Frustrated, Trump has lashed out at Schumer in recent days.
Senator Schumer is a bad leader. Ive known him for a long time. Senator Schumer is a bad leader, not a natural leader at all, Trump told supporters at a rally in Harrisburg, Pa., Saturday.
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/331479-schumer-turns-gop-tactics-on-trump
The Wielding Truth
(11,415 posts)We will give him time out. Again and again.
TDale313
(7,820 posts)Especially considering the hand they've been dealt.
muntrv
(14,505 posts)Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)really Stupid which will give our Country a real shit stain. Watch for something this week when he has to sign the Budget Extension Bill.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)Senate Comm. went to CIA for closed meeting including info. from from overseas IC of phone calls in which Trump said very incriminating things.
I am feeling optimistic these past few days.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)Still concerned with Dipstick Donnie going by weeks end. He has been humiliated to know end and he will react as predicted.
eShirl
(18,490 posts)Phoenix61
(17,000 posts)He is keeping the Dems focused and together. Twitler on the other hand has managed to completely divide the repubs.
Orsino
(37,428 posts)...in that he was born with all the leadership skill he has.
Schumer had to work at it for decades, because he's a loser.