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As Schumer attempted to frame the narrative around the Democratic agenda, dissenting voices within his party grew louder. Progressive leaders criticized him for a perceived lack of fight against Republican initiatives, labeling his bipartisan efforts as concessions. This sentiment was echoed during discussions on prominent media shows such as The View, where staff members voiced concern that “the fight going on in the Democratic party right now is not between hard left, right, and moderate—it’s between those who want to fight and those who want to cave.” They argued that Schumer’s recent decisions have cleared the way for damaging policies that could severely undermine social welfare programs.