THE ISSUE: Sen. Schumer’s advice to colleagues to brand suggested GOP spending cuts ‘extreme.’
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Sen. Chuck Schumer’s coaching of Democratic colleagues on how to disparage the Tea Party is a perfect example of why politicians are held in such disregard (“Undoing an Election’s Consequences,” Michael A. Walsh, Post-
Opinion, March 31).
Aren’t the merits of a politician’s proposal supposed to be what are weighed when finalizing decisions for constituents?
In Schumer’s world, only his agenda is worth considering. How can the limelight-loving Schumer show his face in public again?
Louie Rey
East Meadow
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If Schumer were a Republican, he would be asked to step down, but Schumer will be a senator until the day he dies.
Only suckers vote for Democrats.
C. Fawcett
Middletown
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Powerful men reveal themselves in unguarded moments.
Much like when Schumer was overheard calling an air attendant a witch, his labeling of the Tea Party as “extremists” shows his disdain for the common man.
Since when is wanting a $100 billion reduction on a $3.4 trillion budget extreme?
Paul Izzo
Milford, Conn.
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It is really time to recall Schumer. It is patently obvious that all he cares about is getting himself and other Democrats elected.
He doesn’t care that New Yorkers are overtaxed.
He doesn’t care that we have no energy policy. If we had one, oil would not be $105 a barrel.
He doesn’t care about providing a climate for job growth in New York.
Schumer is a poor excuse for a representative.
L. Zimet
Brooklyn
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Schumer is an embarrassment to our state.
The leftist extremists like him in Congress announced last May that there would be no budget vote for 2011, thus laying the groundwork for a government shutdown.
Last time, they were able to blame the Republicans, and obviously they think they can do it again.
Now, thanks to your great publication, the general public is more educated, and a shutdown would slap them in the face.
Nick DiBenedetto
Staten Island
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As a Tea Party activist, I am offended by Schumer and his cronies’ blaming the Tea Party for stalling the budget.
Democrats just love to blame others. Since when is the principle of fiscal responsibility an extremist idea? Perhaps this may seem extreme next to their record of spend, spend, spend.
Schumer’s open-microphone oops proves he doesn’t take the Tea Party seriously.
Maybe a government shutdown is an extreme measure, but these are very serious times. The cuts proposed by Republicans are just pocket change compared to the deficit.
Stop blaming the Tea Party, and start taking fiscal responsibility.
When Schumer talks about extremes, he should include his spending history and his narrow-sighted views on the budget and the Tea Party.
Connie Lyon
Staten Island
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Schumer put his foot in his mouth again. It really shows his true colors, and it was caught on air.
If Schumer were a Republican, the “elite media” would have been all over this.
Schumer’s actions only prove that the Democrats are know-it-all hypocrites — just another reason the Tea Party movement became so popular and average Americans spoke out.
Sam King
Manhattan
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Our country is facing a major financial crisis. Now I find out that, as far as Schumer is concerned, this is only a political problem that his talking points will solve — not by addressing the problem, but by attacking the other party.
As they say in Wisconsin: Shame, senator. Shame.
Paul Sheridan
Hicksville
