He comes from a safe state so he doesn’t have to worry about being re-elected.
But Chuck Schumer is right trying to do health care on a party-line basis was a disaster for the Democrats. There were moderate Republicans willing to work with them on a less costly and more comprehensive reform and they spurned them.
The Democrats have suffered enormous losses. However, the national party’s furious reaction shows it has learned nothing from its defeat this month.
> However, the national party’s furious reaction shows it has learned nothing from its defeat this month.
Good. An addict often has to hit rock bottom before they recognize that they need help.