In the aftermath of what some in his party have called his “betrayal” on the CR, Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has been on an image rehabilitation tour of sorts, sitting down with media friendlies in hopes of convincing angry Democrat voters (and colleagues) that he made the right decision.
At the same time, he’s also canceled book tour stops where he would potentially have to face hostile leftist protesters who have already made themselves fixtures at Schumer’s New York home.
“A spokesperson for Schumer’s book tour said that it would be rescheduled due to ‘security concerns,'” The Hill noted Monday.
On Tuesday, Schumer – who isn’t up for reelection until 2028 – made a predictable pit stop at “The View,” where the liberal co-hosts were, to paraphrase, all like “We love ya, Chuck, but how could you do this to us?”
Schumer gave an explanation that was essentially a short version of the Senate floor speech he delivered where he informed his distraught colleagues and constituents that he’d caved and why.
Except he went a little further on “The View,” engaging in crass class warfare and in the process giving the GOP the perfect “gotcha” clip to run on rotation during the 2026 midterms.
In referring to tax cuts/breaks for the so-called rich, unnamed business owners who he referred to as a “small group of greedy, wealthy people” who control the Republican Party, here’s what Schumer said in a mocking tone:
Hopefully, there are enough educated people that see through Chucky’s lies!