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Cory Booker’s Public Call to Oust Schumer Sends Democrats Deeper Into Chaos [WATCH]
Lifezette ^ | November 19, 2025 | Staff

Posted on 11/19/2025 8:12:56 AM PST by Red Badger

Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey publicly called for the removal of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, marking a rare open challenge to party leadership and setting off internal conflict within the Democratic Party.

Booker made the remarks during a televised appearance, initiating what several lawmakers described as an unprecedented public break from standard intra-party practice.

Booker’s comments signaled dissatisfaction with current leadership and represented a shift from the typical private discussions that accompany leadership disputes.

He called for new leadership within the Senate Democratic caucus.

The statement was delivered openly and immediately drew attention among Democratic lawmakers in Washington.

The response within the party reflected a broader internal debate about leadership direction.

The call for Schumer’s removal was presented as part of a discussion about the party’s future.

Booker emphasized the need for what he described as renewal and new energy, and he positioned his remarks as part of a broader conversation about leadership roles within the caucus.

The dispute drew attention because of its public nature.

The comments were delivered during a televised segment rather than through internal party channels, a departure from the usual handling of leadership disagreements.

The remarks were interpreted by several Democrats as an open challenge to Schumer’s role.

Booker’s statement occurred amid concerns within the party about its political direction.

Several Democrats have discussed generational leadership questions, with some lawmakers advocating new approaches and others supporting continued stability at the top.

Booker framed his position as a call for change.

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Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey publicly called for the removal of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, marking a rare open challenge to party leadership and setting off internal conflict within the Democratic Party.

Booker made the remarks during a televised appearance, initiating what several lawmakers described as an unprecedented public break from standard intra-party practice.

Booker’s comments signaled dissatisfaction with current leadership and represented a shift from the typical private discussions that accompany leadership disputes.

He called for new leadership within the Senate Democratic caucus.

The statement was delivered openly and immediately drew attention among Democratic lawmakers in Washington.

The response within the party reflected a broader internal debate about leadership direction.

The call for Schumer’s removal was presented as part of a discussion about the party’s future.

Booker emphasized the need for what he described as renewal and new energy, and he positioned his remarks as part of a broader conversation about leadership roles within the caucus.

The dispute drew attention because of its public nature.

The comments were delivered during a televised segment rather than through internal party channels, a departure from the usual handling of leadership disagreements.

The remarks were interpreted by several Democrats as an open challenge to Schumer’s role.

Booker’s statement occurred amid concerns within the party about its political direction.

Several Democrats have discussed generational leadership questions, with some lawmakers advocating new approaches and others supporting continued stability at the top.

Booker framed his position as a call for change.

The reaction among Democrats varied.

Some viewed the remarks as part of a broader debate about leadership structure, while others saw them as part of a more direct challenge to Schumer’s influence within the caucus.

The discussion highlighted divisions over strategy, messaging, and the party’s approach to forthcoming legislative and electoral challenges.

Booker’s comments also drew interest from Republicans, who noted the public dispute within the Democratic Party.

The response included observations about the strategic implications of internal divisions. Republicans positioned the situation as evidence of discord among Democrats.

The internal debate comes at a time when party unity has been a key factor in legislative negotiations.

Schumer has played a central role in guiding Democratic strategy in the Senate, and Booker’s remarks drew attention to concerns among some Democrats about leadership effectiveness as the party prepares for future legislative conflicts.

The development marked a shift from the party’s usual approach to leadership discussions.

Democratic lawmakers typically handle leadership disputes privately, and Booker’s public remarks represented a change from that practice.

Booker’s call for new leadership raised questions about how other Democrats may respond.

The reaction within the caucus will determine whether the call remains an isolated statement or develops into a broader movement.

The situation may also influence negotiations and internal coordination as Democrats navigate upcoming legislative sessions.

Booker’s remarks made clear that he believes the party’s leadership structure requires reevaluation.

He argued that the current approach is not aligned with the party’s needs as it faces future political challenges.

The statement indicated that discussions about leadership direction are likely to continue within the party.

The long-term implications of Booker’s comments remain uncertain.

The degree of support for his position among Senate Democrats will determine whether the party engages in further internal debate about Schumer’s role.

The statements marked a significant moment in ongoing discussions about party leadership and strategy.


TOPICS: Conspiracy; Government; History; Politics
KEYWORDS: chuckschumer; corybooker; demagogicparty; greatreplacement; newjersey; newyork; shutdown; tbone; tbonesfriend; upchuckschumer

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1 posted on 11/19/2025 8:12:56 AM PST by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Spartacus is restless


2 posted on 11/19/2025 8:17:04 AM PST by Hyman Roth
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To: Red Badger

Is that Cory Booker saying all these things?
I thought Cory and Chuck Schumer were friends forever!


3 posted on 11/19/2025 8:17:32 AM PST by lee martell
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To: Red Badger; AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; BraveMan; ..
Sounds like replacement's comin' on strong. Tagline.

4 posted on 11/19/2025 8:17:55 AM PST by SunkenCiv (The Demagogic Party is a collection of violent, rival street gangs.)
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To: Red Badger

LOL!

Loudmouth Cory.


5 posted on 11/19/2025 8:18:08 AM PST by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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To: Red Badger

The Democrats’ Thomas Massie.


6 posted on 11/19/2025 8:19:19 AM PST by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
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To: kiryandil

Spartacus just couldn’t help himself.


7 posted on 11/19/2025 8:20:53 AM PST by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It! I’m )
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To: Red Badger

Chuck should call for Blabbermouth Booker to be Ousted ,LOL


8 posted on 11/19/2025 8:21:19 AM PST by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: Red Badger

Time to retire Chuckles .


9 posted on 11/19/2025 8:21:31 AM PST by OldHarbor
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To: lee martell

“If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” - Harry Truman................


10 posted on 11/19/2025 8:21:49 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Hyman Roth

I think he believes he would be the next Leader...............


11 posted on 11/19/2025 8:23:16 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

The democrats need to do this. They are going through a purge to shed the facade of democracy that they’ve been parading around with for the past several decades. They’ve been sold out to the communists since kennedy and nixon. (actually goes back to wilson) But they are democrats and so they successfully marketed themselves as the advocates of ‘democracy’. In the same way that ‘antifa’ cannot be fascist. It’s in the name right? They’re against the fascists. They’re democrats right? They’re pro democracy. Kind of like Pro Choice and Pro Life. It’s linguistic gaslighting.

But now they’re going to abandon that whole facade and go full communist under the camels nose of “Democratic Socialism”. It will be a good thing ultimately. The democrats are doing what they did back in 1860 and it will end up in the same place. History rhymes yet again.

“War is cruelty, and you cannot refine it; and those who brought war into our Country deserve all the curses and maledictions a people can pour out.”


12 posted on 11/19/2025 8:25:41 AM PST by Samurai_Jack (This is not about hypocrisy, this is about hierarchy!)
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To: Red Badger

Is Booker going to start another “I am Spartacus” filibuster?


13 posted on 11/19/2025 8:27:14 AM PST by SmokingJoe
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To: Samurai_Jack

14 posted on 11/19/2025 8:28:13 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Schumer represents the old guard, talk tough, feed at the money trough, get personally rich while cussing rich people. The new Left is communist, period-the-end-through.


15 posted on 11/19/2025 8:29:33 AM PST by SaxxonWoods (Annnd....TRUMP IS RIGHT AGAIN.)
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To: SmokingJoe

He’s angling for the next leadership slot.............can you imagine this poltroon buffoon in charge of the Senate of the United States?................


16 posted on 11/19/2025 8:29:34 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Do these “journalists” get paid by the word? Talk about useless repetition! Could have said it all in about 8-10 sentences.
But as far as Booker goes, he’s a buffoon. I suppose he thinks he’s a good candidate for Senate leader. Ha! OTOH, democrats are stupid enough to give him the job.


17 posted on 11/19/2025 8:30:07 AM PST by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: Red Badger

A gay black vs. a white Jew. Who will win?


18 posted on 11/19/2025 8:32:40 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Charlie Kirk: "If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine")
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To: Red Badger

This could be bad for the US. Any new person is going to be a lot further to the left and mostly likely a complete loon. Expect the next shutdown to last months not weeks if this happens.


19 posted on 11/19/2025 8:32:48 AM PST by packrat35 (“When discourse ends, violence begins.” – Charlie Kirk, and they killed him anyway)
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To: Red Badger

These idiots don’t realize the seat is for sale to the guy who can raise the most money. Ousting Scummer will really hurt all Senate Dems. Go Shartacus!


20 posted on 11/19/2025 8:33:18 AM PST by HYPOCRACY (Wake up, smell the cat food in your bank account. )
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