Democrat Senator Lashes Out At Party Leaders After Failed Shutdown Fight

Democrat Senator Tim Kaine - who now has buyer's remorse, admitting his "state has been uniquely hurt" by the Democrat Shutdown he voted for 14 times - points the finger at AOC and Chuck Schumer after its total failure has been exposed.

On the other hand, AOC has suggested primarying Democrats who voted to end the shutdown and called them weak, while Democrat Senator  Chris Murphy suggested that Democrats need a new leader who is unwilling to work with Republicans. 
 

Democrats are desperately looking inward to find who to blame after they cost Americans billions:

• California Rep. Mike Levin: "Chuck Schumer has not met this moment and Senate Democrats would be wise to move on from his leadership"
• California Rep. Ro Khanna: "Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced"
• Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez: "The reality is, Chuck Schumer failed us. The reality is that the Senate needs new leadership"
• Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton: "Tonight is another example of why we need new leadership"
• Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar: "It's high time we replace Senator Chuck Schumer"
• Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib: "Sen. Schumer has failed to meet this moment and is out of touch with the American people"

Leaderless and unable to articulate a clear message, the Democrat Party is quickly falling apart ahead of the 2026 midterms.