"Multiple progressive groups told Axios that they've had weekly meetings and conversations with Schumer and his team over the last two months. In the private talks, grassroots leaders have stressed the need for Schumer and Democrats to fight harder against President Trump and Republicans. Backing down and helping fund the government, like Schumer did in March, is unacceptable, the groups have told his team."
"Between the lines: Schumer's coordination with progressive activists comes amid growing chatter that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) could launch a primary challenge against him in 2028. After Schumer voted to advance the GOP funding bill earlier year, a liberal pollster released a survey that found Ocasio-Cortez beating him in a theoretical match-up. Schumer took steps ahead of his 2022 reelection campaign to protect himself against a possible progressive challenge, including by working with liberal groups like the Sunrise Movement."
Multiple progressive groups have held weekly meetings and conversations with Schumer and his team over the last two months. Grassroots leaders have urged Schumer and Democrats to fight harder against President Trump and Republicans and called backing down to help fund the government unacceptable. Organizations working closely with Schumer include MoveOn, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, and unions. MoveOn communications officer Joel Payne said leadership has increased proactive communication with the outside ecosystem and that grassroots battle lines demand willingness to fight. A potential AOC primary challenge and lingering trust gaps from the March funding fight are influencing coordination.
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