Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer was all set to hit the road and promote his new book, “Antisemitism in America: A Warning,” but his plans have hit a snag. Yep, you guessed it, his own party isn’t exactly giving him a standing ovation!

The book tour was supposed to hit cities like Baltimore and D.C., but with liberal groups already planning protests, it’s not hard to see why he hit the brakes. Schumer recently decided to vote with the Republicans on a spending bill that has left many in the progressive wing of the party feeling kicked to the curb. His rep said the tour would be rescheduled, citing “security concerns”. You don’t say?

In classic Schumer fashion, he claimed that while the spending bill was awful, the alternative, a government shutdown, would have been a disaster. The man who once warned of the dangers of a Trump presidency seems to be doing his best to keep things under control. But it looks like he’s lost some sway within his own ranks. House Democrats weren’t shy in expressing their disappointment, stating flatly, “We will not be complicit”. Sounds familiar, right?

The intra-party drama showcases how increasingly frustrated the Democrats are with Schumer’s leadership style, particularly as he tries to appease Republicans at the expense of their own base. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries was notably hesitant to voice his confidence in Schumer during a recent news conference. Yikes!

Meanwhile, influential progressive groups like Indivisible and MoveOn are gearing up to hold town halls and public events to demand answers from their Democratic leaders. Joel Payne, MoveOn’s spokesperson, put it plainly: “Clearing the way for Donald Trump and Elon Musk to gut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid is unacceptable. It’s past time for Democrats to fight and stop acting like it’s business as usual”. Whew!

In a time when Democrats need to stand united against the threats of the right, Schumer’s actions are creating more cracks in the party. Is it time for him to take a hard look in the mirror, or is it just another chapter in the saga of political misfortune? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: if he hopes to win back the confidence of his party, he might want to rethink those book tour plans.