"They believe his days are numbered, one way or the other, Raju said. And likely in 2028, when he's up for reelection again at that point, he'll be 78 years old, I believe, when he's running so that's one reason why there's a belief that he won't run. But also how vulnerable he has become. If he were to run in a primary, he could potentially be defeated. So that's why a lot of people believe he's going to opt to retire."
"Raju, during an appearance on his program, Inside Politics, told co-host Dana Bash that he and fellow CNN reporter Edward-Isaac Dovere spoke to two dozen congressional Dems, and the overwhelming view was that Schumer is not fit to lead the party moving forward. Many Democratic lawmakers believe Schumer might read the room and decide to retire, before he fails to win his next election, he said. They believe his days are numbered, one way or the other, Raju said."
A growing number of Democrats express discontent with Chuck Schumer's leadership and view him as unfit to lead the party moving forward. Many lawmakers believe Schumer may choose to retire before a potentially losing reelection campaign or could be vulnerable to a primary challenge by 2028. Dissension has surfaced within the Senate Democratic Caucus, and internal grumbling is reportedly greater than during his prior nine years as leader. Criticism intensified after the deal to end the government shutdown omitted an extension of Obamacare subsidies, prompting liberal ire. Representative Ro Khanna called Schumer uninspiring, out of touch, and lacking boldness and moral clarity.
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