'Schumer Shutdown'

Chuck Schumer angered many within his own party last week when he undermined one of their key strategies to challenge the Trump administration. Democrats had hoped Schumer would stand firm and refuse to support the government funding bill backed by President Trump, even if it meant a government shutdown. Initially, Schumer said he would oppose the bill and demanded 30 days to negotiate a bipartisan continuing resolution. However, when Republicans called his bluff, Schumer reversed his position, deciding to back the bill. He argued that a government shutdown would be far worse than accepting the measure. How did Schumer misjudge his position after the House passed the continuing resolution, and how did he find himself with no other option but to support it? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #295.