Criticism of Senate Minority Leader and Democratic Governors' Exchange

SOURCE www.theguardian.com
Six Democratic governors criticize Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer for not resisting Donald Trump's agenda and cabinet nominees strongly enough, exposing divisions within the party. They urge Schumer to generate more public opposition and slow down the confirmation of Trump's cabinet picks.

Key Points

  • Democratic governors urge Schumer to slow down confirmation of Trump's cabinet picks
  • Schumer credits Democrats for damage done to confirmation hearings of certain nominees
  • Discussion on the need for a stronger Democratic presence in media and social media
  • State governors leading pushback against Trump's policies at the state level

Pros

  • Democratic governors advocating for increased public opposition to Trump's agenda
  • Discussion highlighting the need for a more cohesive strategy within the party

Cons

  • Internal divisions within the Democratic party regarding resistance to Trump's policies