After Blue Tsunami, Progressives Don't Trust Schumer and Jeffries to Lead Congress | Common Dreams
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Democrats won back control of Congress—but will Schumer and Jeffries deliver the bold change voters demanded? Many progressives are worried.

“Schumer is bad at his job,” said one organizer. “Jeffries is not ready for this moment.”

After a Democratic “tsunami” in this week’s midterm elections that has been widely seen as “a mandate to deliver big change,” progressives within and beyond Congress have cast doubt on whether the New York Democrats likely to lead both chambers are actually up for facing Donald Trump’s veto threats and fighting for the “bold agenda” sought by US voters.

As critics of artificial intelligence data centers prepared for a Friday protest outside the Brooklyn home of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer over a “dirty” bill that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is suddenly speaking out about, political organizer Corbin Trent argued that “Schumer is bad at his job” and “Jeffries is not ready for this moment.”

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      CONTACT YOUR U.S. SENATORS — DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP & CAMPAIGN FINANCE

      Senate Democrats are expected to select their leadership in December 2026. If you’re concerned about the influence of AIPAC, corporate PACs, and wealthy donors on Democratic leadership, now is an opportunity to make your voice heard.

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      SAMPLE EMAIL

      Subject: Democratic Leadership and AIPAC/Corporate Donor Influence

      Hello Senator,

      I’m a constituent from [City, State], writing to express my opposition to Chuck Schumer continuing as Senate Democratic leader and Hakeem Jeffries continuing as House Democratic leader.

      I’m deeply concerned about the influence of AIPAC, corporate PACs, and wealthy donors on Democratic Party leadership and policy decisions.

      I believe our elected representatives should be accountable to their constituents, not powerful lobbying organizations or major financial contributors.

      I’m asking you to:

      • Oppose Chuck Schumer’s continuation as Senate Democratic leader.
      • Support leadership candidates who demonstrate independence from AIPAC and corporate donor networks.
      • Reject future AIPAC-affiliated campaign contributions.
      • Advocate for meaningful campaign finance reform and transparency.

      Please register my opposition and let me know your position on Schumer’s continued leadership.

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      [Your Name]
      [City, State]

      SAMPLE PHONE SCRIPT

      Hello, I’m [Name], a constituent from [City, State].

      I’m calling to express my opposition to Chuck Schumer continuing as Senate Democratic leader.

      I’m concerned about the influence of AIPAC, corporate PACs, and wealthy donors on Democratic leadership.

      I’d like Senator [Name] to support new leadership that is independent of these donor networks and accountable to voters.

      Please record my position, and I’d appreciate a response about the senator’s intended leadership vote.

      Thank you.

      IMPORTANT

      Senate Democratic leadership is selected by Democratic senators, not by a public election. Republican senators do not participate in the Democratic caucus vote.

      Hakeem Jeffries’ House leadership position is decided separately by House Democrats.

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