Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on Sunday for the first time since the government funding debacle that prompted a public clash between their respective chambers.
But as they try to unite around a plan to counter Republicans, there’s some lingering discontent. “There will be ongoing frustration until there’s a clear vision on working better together,” said Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio.
One form of resistance Democrats are trying out: holding town halls in more conservative districts over recess. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., is headed to Bakersfield, Anaheim, and Norco to target vulnerable Republicans, while Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., is planning town halls in two red districts and a border town. Some downplayed the divide between the two chambers.
“This, too, shall pass,” said Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., who has an event scheduled with Schumer this week.