Washington, D.C. – Today in Manhattan, socialist Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will hold a press conference on the Child Tax Credit. But that’s only what’s on the surface.
This press conference is more of a hostage situation as Chuck Schumer sweats over every word in fear of a primary challenge from AOC and continued pressure from the Progressive Left over a stalled legislative agenda in the Senate.
To stop that from happening, he has brought the doomed S.1 “Corrupt Politicians Act” up for a vote, wounding vulnerable Senate Democrats. Schumer has also pushed for trillions of dollars in wasteful spending packages that have led to inflation and are sparking concern among his own party. To be clear, the Majority Leader has done all of this and more to satiate the socialist Left who would love nothing more than for AOC to be the Junior Senator from New York.
But there are still so many more problems between AOC and Schumer that have yet to be rectified:
- AOC’s claim that Senate Democrats are the ones blocking a Democrat agenda.
- AOC’s demand that the filibuster be eliminated.
- Schumer’s recent silence on Israel while AOC spews non-stop attacks on our closest ally.
- Schumer’s defense of SALT cap elimination, which AOC strongly opposes.
- …and much, much more!
Will any of these issues be raised? We’re not holding our breath, but we assure you Leader Schumer is praying they won’t be.
Statement from NRSC Spokesman T.W. Arrighi: “Politically, Chuck Schumer can’t turn down a chance to share the stage with AOC. But make no mistake, he is dreading it. Every word he speaks will be under intense scrutiny by the Congresswoman standing next him. The Senate majority hangs by a thread, as does Schumer’s Senate career, and the one common threat to both is AOC.”
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