Democrat Party Dealing With Mass Confusion
In yet another sign of growing Democrat disarray, Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) admitted he was blindsided when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and nine other Senate Democrats supported a Republican-backed measure to prevent a government shutdown.
The vote, which left many House Democrats fuming, highlights deep fractures within the party as they struggle to maintain unity heading into the 2024 elections.
Schumer’s Flip-Flop Sparks Democrat Backlash
During a weekend interview on MSNBC, Clyburn expressed his frustration over the unexpected shift, revealing that House Democrats—who largely opposed the GOP’s continuing resolution—had assumed Schumer was in agreement.
“I thought the Senate was on board,” Clyburn said. “When Leader Schumer announced that the votes weren’t there, I assumed that was our moment to show the American people exactly where everyone stood.”
Just days earlier, Schumer had dismissed the GOP resolution, claiming it lacked enough support to pass. However, when the moment came, he and several Senate Democrats flipped their position, aligning with Republicans to keep the government open.
The abrupt change of course left many House Democrats questioning Schumer’s leadership.
Polling Shows Public Blames Both Parties, But Democrats Struggle
Clyburn pointed to Quinnipiac University polling data, which showed that Americans would largely blame Republicans and President Trump for a government shutdown. But buried in the numbers was another revealing statistic—32% of Americans blamed Democrats for the crisis.
“When I witnessed the stats, 22 percent of Americans claimed Trump was responsible. Close to 31 percent said the GOP was responsible. Put all that together—that is move than 50 percent of Americans blaming the GOP,” Clyburn claimed.
While he attempted to spin the numbers against conservatives, the data also showed that nearly one-third of the public blames Democrats—a significant figure that mainstream media has largely ignored.
With Biden’s approval ratings sinking and internal struggles growing, this misstep could hurt the party’s ability to rally support in upcoming elections.
Clyburn Defends Jeffries, Blames Schumer’s “Surprise” Vote
One of the biggest concerns for House Democrats has been Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), who Clyburn insisted was “blindsided” by Schumer’s sudden decision.
“For 24 hours, they seemed to be on board,” Clyburn said. “And then, all of a sudden, there’s this change. What happened in that 24-hour period? I’m not sure, but nobody should be blaming Hakeem Jeffries for that.”
His defense comes amid growing whispers within the party that Jeffries’ leadership is under scrutiny. Some Democrats have suggested it’s time for “new leadership”, something Clyburn firmly opposed.
“Jeffries played by the rules,” he insisted. “He did everything right, yet somehow, he got caught off guard.”
However, political insiders note that strong leaders don’t get blindsided—they lead. If Jeffries was unaware of what was happening in his own party, that raises serious questions about his ability to take on future political battles.
Schumer Under Fire for Siding With Republicans
Schumer attempted to justify his decision, arguing that allowing a government shutdown would have been a bigger mistake and would have played into President Donald Trump’s strategy.
However, many progressive Democrats have slammed Schumer for not standing his ground. Some argue that his decision has weakened the party’s negotiating power and given Republicans the upper hand.
With Democrats divided and struggling to unify, conservatives are watching closely. If this is how they handle basic governance, how will they lead the country in 2024?
What Do You Think?
Was Schumer right to side with Republicans, or did he betray his own party? Do you think Democrats are falling apart?
