AOC Edges Out Chuck Schumer by Double-Digit Margin in New Poll
A new poll shows Representative Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez of New York would defeat Senator Chuck Schumer in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic primary by a commanding 21-point margin. Newsweek reached out to Ocasio-Cortez and Schumer via email on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters These results signal potential vulnerability for Schumer, the 74-year-old Senate Democratic leader who […]
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Van Jones Warns of ‘Volcanic Eruption of Outrage’ Toward Chuck Schumer
CNN political commentator and former Obama adviser Van Jones warned of a “volcanic eruption of outrage” directed toward Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after the federal spending bill passed Friday night. Newsweek reached out to Schumer’s office via email Friday night for comment. Why It Matters The stopgap bill or continuing resolution (CR) triggered, at […]
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Chuck Schumer Deals Critical Blow to House Republicans in Funding Bill
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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