The article critiques the narrative of 'Democrats in Disarray,' emphasizing that the Democratic Party currently has little power against Republicans, who are acting outside the law. It discusses how Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, opted to allow a House-passed spending bill to come to the floor rather than risk a government shutdown. This decision, framed as a strategic choice to avoid empowering Trump, ultimately showcased the weaknesses of the Democrats and their increasing difficulty in confronting the administration's overreach.
If congressional Republicans had even a shred of integrity or courage, Senate Democrats would not have been placed in the position this week of deciding whether it's better to let the government shut down than to let it be gutted by Trump.
Chuck Schumer's op-ed explained his decision to let the House-passed spending bill come to the floor, ultimately placing the Senate Democrats in a difficult situation.
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