Louisiana Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) delivered a sharp critique of his Democratic colleagues and their leadership, particularly Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, during an appearance on Fox News’ Hannity on Tuesday.

The Senator said Americans view Schumer as “a wet match in a dark cave.” The central themes of Kennedy’s commentary were the ongoing government shutdown and what he sees as the Democratic Party’s detachment from the concerns of everyday voters.

Kennedy focused his attack on Schumer’s leadership by citing a recent poll, which he characterized as “very left of center.”

He asserted that the poll indicated a strikingly low public opinion of the Majority Leader. According to Kennedy, Schumer’s approval rating was just 30% against a 60% disapproval rating, joking that Schu

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