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Schumer reveals what he thinks could be Dems' 'strongest barrier' for Trump's second term


Published on 2024-12-26 19:01:02 - MSN
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  • Donald Trump's sweeping electoral victory allowed him to consolidate power within his own party, but the Democratic resistance to the incoming president is starting to take shape and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) revealed a key strategy for how to handle the new administration.

The article from MSN discusses Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's perspective on what could prevent former President Donald Trump from securing a second term. Schumer highlights that the Democratic Party's strongest barrier against Trump's return to the White House might be the issue of abortion rights. He points out that the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, which Trump had a significant role in shaping through his judicial appointments, has mobilized voters, particularly women, against him. Schumer believes that the backlash against restrictive abortion laws could galvanize Democratic turnout and influence swing voters, potentially thwarting Trump's chances in the upcoming election. Additionally, Schumer mentions other factors like Trump's legal troubles and his role in the January 6 Capitol riot as elements that could sway public opinion against him. However, the focus remains on how abortion rights could be a pivotal issue in the 2024 election.

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