Sen. Chris Murphy says he supports Chuck Schumer as leader but Democrats must change tactics
Sen. Chris Murphy says he still has confidence in Minority Leader Chuck Schumer but Democrats must change tactics in combatting Trump's agenda
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., delivered a forceful rebuke of his party’s response to Republicans’ funding bill, telling NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that while he still has confidence in Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the Democratic caucus must move with “urgency” and change tactics.
“What’s important is that we meet this moment. And what I’m telling you is that if we continue to observe norms, if we continue to engage in business as usual, this democracy could be gone,” Murphy told moderator Kristen Welker. “I don’t think we have a year to save American democracy.”
Democrats are coming off of a lackluster election season, and a new NBC News poll shows that the party has reached an all-time low in popularity, with just 27% of registered voters reporting positive views of the party.
When asked why Democrats are not connecting with Americans, Murphy said he thinks “Americans want the Democratic Party to stand up and fight and to take risks.”
“I think Democrats in this country, but I think the broad middle of the public as well, want to see our party fighting in exceptional ways,” Murphy added. “That is the conversation that has to happen inside of the Democratic Party, inside our caucus.”
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