Democrats Are Turning Up The Heat On Chuck Schumer To Step Down

Democratic Senators are standing with their leader currently, but outside pressure is growing on Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to step down from leadership.

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The heat has been turned up even higher on Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as House Democrats and outside groups are calling for the Senate Minority Leader to step down from leadership.

Axios reported:

No senators have called for Schumer to step down. But outside the Senate, he's enduring a pounding from Democrats who want him to adopt more combative tactics or step aside for someone who will.

Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.), asked at a town hall on Tuesday whether Schumer should "retire or step down," nodded her head and said "yes." Ramirez's comments have not previously been reported.

The liberal group Indivisible has also called on Schumer to resign as leader. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) also followed suit at a town hall on Tuesday.

One House Democrat, asked if more could follow, told Axios: "I think there are some already there but just haven't been asked directly or avoided the question."