Politics can be a funny old game. One minute, a leader seems strong and mighty. The next, the ground beneath them starts to shake. Big changes can happen fast.

Sometimes, a political party starts to fight with itself. These fights can show us what is really going on. They can tell us if a party is changing its big ideas.

Now, a smart man has said something shocking. Victor Davis Hanson is a wise fellow. He studies history and politics. Mr. Hanson thinks a big change is coming to New York. He said that Senator Chuck Schumer might lose his job. And he said Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, known as AOC, might be the one to take it. Mr. Hanson said, “AOC is going to vote him out. He knows that.”

Cracks in the Foundation? Schumer’s Standing

It seems Mr. Schumer might be in trouble. Some polls show that voters are not happy. One poll asked Democrats who they liked more. Many more picked AOC than Mr. Schumer. Fifty-five percent said they would back AOC. Only thirty-six percent said they would back Schumer.

Another poll asked who could lead the party. Ten percent picked AOC. Only two percent wrote in Mr. Schumer’s name. Even some people in Mr. Schumer’s own party are upset. They were mad when he helped pass a money bill backed by President Trump. Mr. Hanson said Mr. Schumer is 73. He said Schumer does not want to “die literally in the saddle” like other old leaders.

The Desperation Tango: Schumer’s New Moves

Mr. Hanson thinks Mr. Schumer is acting desperate. He said Schumer is trying to be like AOC to win back support. It’s like he’s trying to be young and cool, but it’s not working.

From ‘Daily Caller quoting Victor Davis Hanson’:

“He’s an old man that puts on a costume and tries to dance around like he’s young and try to out AOC, and he can’t.”

Mr. Schumer recently blamed President Trump for a boat crash. A Mexican Navy ship hit a bridge in New York. Schumer said he would see if Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) caused problems for water traffic. But Mr. Hanson pointed out that Schumer used to praise Mr. Trump. Before 2016, Schumer called Trump a friend and a great businessman. Mr. Hanson said Schumer “has no identity, and he’s caught now.” He also said Schumer “calls for violence almost” and told people to disrupt Republican meetings.

The Bronx Challenge: A Serious Threat, Or…?

So, Mr. Hanson sees AOC as a real threat to Schumer. He thinks she can win. But many people look at AOC and scratch their heads. Can she really take down a big name like Schumer? Some of her ideas seem pretty far out there.

If AOC does beat Schumer, what does that say about his party? Are they really ready for someone like AOC to be a top leader in the Senate? Or is Mr. Schumer just so weak that almost anyone could beat him? It’s a puzzle. If Schumer keeps tripping over his own feet, maybe the impossible could happen. It would surely make for some interesting times in Washington!

This fight in New York is more than just a local squabble. It shows that the Democratic party might be going even further to the left. It also shows they might be a bit of a mess inside. Conservatives should keep an eye on this. It tells us a lot about who we are up against.

Key Takeaways:

• VDH predicts AOC could oust Senator Schumer in New York.
• Schumer’s low polls and party backlash show deep vulnerability.
• This signals Democrats’ radical shift and internal chaos.

Sources: Daily Caller