Sen. Barrasso to Newsmax: Schumer on Left-Wing Leash Amid Shutdown

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., accused Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Newsmax Wednesday of kneeling to his party’s most radical liberal wing during the ongoing government shutdown fight.

The Senate failed for the sixth time on Wednesday to advance funding bills to reopen the government, as Republicans and Democrats continued to blame one another for the shutdown as it entered a second week.

During an appearance on “The Record With Greta Van Susteren,” Barrasso said Democrats were playing “a dangerous game” that was harming Americans.

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