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Activist Criticizes Schumer and Praises Booker for Senate Actions
Ezra Levin, a notable activist known for his participation in demonstrations against President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, has recently commended Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) for achieving the longest speech in Senate history. Levin expressed his dissatisfaction with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), contending that Schumer has failed to serve the interests of his constituents adequately.
As a co-founder of Indivisible, a progressive organization that played a pivotal role in organizing nationwide protests against Trump, Levin articulated that while the demonstrations primarily target figures like Musk and Trump, Democrats, including Schumer, are also under scrutiny.
“Politicians like Chuck Schumer, who capitulate to Republican agendas in Congress, are not meeting the needs of their voters,” Levin commented during an appearance on CNN. He pointed to Booker’s record-setting filibuster as a sign of effective representation. “Cory Booker’s outreach demonstrates that he is listening to his constituents, who expect him to take a stand, and he indeed found a creative way to do just that,” Levin emphasized.
Levin’s remarks underline a broader call for Democratic leaders who embody a more assertive approach, stating, “We need more Cory Bookers and fewer Schumers.”
Schumer has encountered significant criticism following his decision to assist Republicans in pushing forward a spending bill designed to prevent a government shutdown last month, suggesting a growing divide within the party.
The activist has not shied away from voicing his desire for Schumer to resign from his leadership position, highlighting the widening gap between rank-and-file Democrats and the congressional leadership. In an interview with The Christian Science Monitor, he noted that the rift now is deeper than it was during Trump’s initial presidential win in 2016.
“The overwhelming majority of Democrats wish to see stronger opposition, and a significant portion believes that current efforts fall short,” Levin stated during the March 18 interview. “It’s evident what the hurdles are, and we have made efforts to convey this to Schumer and other leaders for months.”
On CNN, Levin asserted that effective change requires motivation from the public, saying, “We have to show up and demand action.”
“Our organization, Indivisible, is not an extension of the Democratic Party. Our mission is not to aid them but to foster a unified resistance against what we perceive as an authoritarian threat to our democracy,” Levin clarified.
Indivisible Project, the organization’s 501(c)4 affiliate, has received substantial funding, totaling over $7.6 million since 2017 from the Open Society Foundations, which was established by philanthropic billionaire George Soros.
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