David Axelrod, former senior adviser to President Barack Obama, guessed that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York may not be the leader of the party in 2027 amid frustrations due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and ahead of midterm elections.

Newsweek reached out to Schumer's office via email Monday night for comment.

Why It Matters

Schumer’s leadership potentially stands on uncertain ground following a record-breaking government shutdown and public criticism from members within his own party.

The shutdown has disrupted federal operations, delayed pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and put critical programs at risk. Inside the Democratic Party, the decision by eight senators to back a Republican-led deal on Monday night—and Schumer’s inability to prevent

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