Republicans will be more than happy to see Democrats fighting over their leadership, instead of unifying

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36. he was an effective legislative leader in the majority

...like every other Democrat in that role.

That's why Democrats ALWAYS produce progressive legislative change, and produce a strong growing economy as they focus on the people.

Schumer is essentially the same type of Senate leader that's fought republicans for decades and decades. He leads by the consensus of his membership, like every other leader before him did since the days of party bosses ended decades ago.

I don't have unrealistic opinions about the Dem leadership, because I'm clear-eyed about who put them in that role, and fully aware that pols who insist on bringing their personal agenda to the job aren't really able to reconcile differences between often disparate interests and concerns from diverse regions of the nation.

I think most people criticizing him don't understand the role of the Democratic leader and think he has some magic stick that he can just wave around and move the intractable republican majority to vote for Democratic initiatives.

It's sophistry, or it's just a misunderstanding of the dynamic of a minority party, or even a slim majority, and the role leaders play in organizing the membership to unite on legislation.

'Liking' Schumer isn't the point at all here. It's the collective consensus of the Dem membership that drives the process, not one individual; not in our successes or our failures. Schumer's term hasn't ben an exception to any of that.

And remember, EVERY legislative advancement Biden made went through his Senate during his term as leader. Look at his career timeline, especially in the period we're discussing, and acknowledge the work he's done and the progress he's overseen.

Look at the timeline. It's so much more than the caricature that critics present with one line posts telling him to quit.

Career Timeline of Chuck Schumer: Major Achievements and Milestones
https://populartimelines.com/timeline/Chuck-Schumer/career-achievements

What's not to like in all that?