Oh, the irony! Chuck Schumer’s plea for “bipartisanship” now that he’s heading back to the Senate minority is nothing short of comedic gold. Just a few months ago, Schumer was gleefully outlining plans to bulldoze over Republicans by killing the legislative filibuster and cementing one-party rule in Washington. Now, after a Republican landslide handed the GOP a 53-47 Senate majority, Schumer is suddenly the poster child for cooperation and restraint. How convenient.
“To my Republican colleagues, I offer a word of caution in good faith: Take care not to misread the will of the people, and do not abandon the need for bipartisanship. After winning an election, the temptation may be to go to the extreme. We’ve seen that happen over the decades, and it has consistently backfired on the party in power,” he stated.
“So, instead of going to the extremes, I remind my colleagues that this body is most effective when it’s bipartisan. If we want the next four years in the Senate to be as productive as the last four, the only way that will happen is through bipartisan cooperation,” he continued.
Let’s rewind to August when Schumer was in full gloat mode at the Democratic convention. Back then, he was ready to pop the champagne, predicting Democrats would win the Senate, keep the White House, and use their newfound power to nuke the filibuster. His dream was to pass far-left legislation on abortion, gun control, and who knows what else—without so much as a courtesy glance at Republicans. Forget bipartisanship; Schumer was all in on a scorched-earth strategy.
The filibuster, once a sacred tool for protecting minority rights in the Senate, was just an inconvenient roadblock to Schumer. He saw its destruction as inevitable, counting on Ruben Gallego to replace Kyrsten Sinema and vote with the party. With Vice President Tim Walz breaking ties, it would’ve been game over for GOP influence in the Senate. Schumer wasn’t shy about it either—he practically broadcasted his intentions to every reporter in Chicago.
Chuck Schumer @SenSchumer out here desperately calling for “good faith” and “bipartisanship”.
Just like y’all did when you were jailing, bankrupting and otherwise destroying your political opponents?
Buckle up, Chuck.pic.twitter.com/4JlwfRuuaG
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) November 13, 2024
But alas, the voters had other plans. Not only did Republicans win the White House, but they also expanded their Senate majority to 53 seats, dashing Schumer’s dreams of filibuster obliteration. And now that the shoe is on the other foot, Schumer is begging Republicans to resist the very tactics he planned to unleash on them. “Take care not to misread the will of the people,” he lectured, urging bipartisanship and moderation. Translation: Please don’t crush us like we tried to crush you.
To be fair, Schumer isn’t entirely wrong when he says both parties play the filibuster game depending on their circumstances. But his brazen flip-flop—from would-be architect of one-party rule to self-proclaimed champion of bipartisan cooperation—is next-level hypocrisy. He wasn’t just playing the usual majority-minority tug-of-war; he was ready to rewrite the rules entirely for partisan gain. And now he’s lecturing Republicans on fairness? Give me a break.
🔴 FLASHBACK: President Trump DEMOLISHES Chuck Schumer during a meeting.
How ready are you for this kind of leadership to be back in the White House?pic.twitter.com/RYbEUhL5dM
— Resist the Mainstream (@ResisttheMS) November 12, 2024
Republicans, to their credit, have historically been more restrained when it comes to the filibuster. They understand that political power is fleeting, and today’s majority can quickly become tomorrow’s minority. But Schumer’s about-face is a textbook example of why voters are fed up with Washington’s double standards. If there’s a word for hypocrisy that’s more extreme, Schumer just earned it.
