The Twilight of Schumer
The article argues that Schumer’s position on Israel and waning support among Democrats threaten his Senate leadership.

Search people, articles, bills, and more
The article argues that Schumer’s position on Israel and waning support among Democrats threaten his Senate leadership.

Noah Berlatsky argues that Senate votes to restrict weapons shipments to Israel show how far Democratic sentiment has shifted and weaken Chuck Schumer’s position as Senate leader. He also points to Schumer’s polling, the Maine Senate primary and disagreements with colleagues as signs of eroding support.
Senate minority leader criticized for opposing restrictions on aid to Israel and facing questions about his leadership.
Senator described as a possible Schumer replacement who voiced support for Platner.
President referenced in connection with political opponents of Mamdani and the war’s partisan significance.
Former president referenced as a longtime supporter of Zionism alongside Schumer.
New Jersey House candidate cited as an anti-Zionist candidate who has won a high-profile contest.
Senator who led the effort to restrict shipments to Israel and backed Graham Platner.
House minority leader who endorsed Zohran Mamdani.
Representative whom House Democrats reportedly urged to challenge Schumer.
Maine Senate candidate backed by Sanders and opposed to unconditional military aid to Israel.
North Carolina Senate candidate whom the article credits Schumer with recruiting.
Senator who endorsed Platner and is described as calling for Schumer’s ouster.
Ohio Senate candidate whom the article credits Schumer with recruiting.
Senator described as supporting conditions on aid to Israel.
Alaska Senate candidate whom the article credits Schumer with recruiting.
Maine Senate candidate recruited by Schumer and described as pro-Israel.
Senator described as supporting restrictions on aid to Israel.
Senator cited as supporting restrictions on aid to Israel.
Loading comments…
Representative whom House Democrats reportedly urged to challenge Schumer.
Maine Senate candidate backed by Sanders and opposed to unconditional military aid to Israel.
North Carolina Senate candidate whom the article credits Schumer with recruiting.
Senator who endorsed Platner and is described as calling for Schumer’s ouster.
Ohio Senate candidate whom the article credits Schumer with recruiting.
Senator described as supporting conditions on aid to Israel.
Alaska Senate candidate whom the article credits Schumer with recruiting.
Maine Senate candidate recruited by Schumer and described as pro-Israel.
Senator described as supporting restrictions on aid to Israel.
Senator cited as supporting restrictions on aid to Israel.