On November 9, Chuck Schumer surrendered in the fight for affordable healthcare, supplying Republicans the votes necessary to advance a budget that will cause premiums to double and triple for millions of Americans.

This was not a capitulation by the entire Democratic Caucus. But the betrayal extends beyond the eight Democrats who voted yes. The fact that the group was comprised entirely of Senators who are retiring or who won’t face primaries for several years points to these Dems giving cover to a larger faction eager to throw in the towel.

And despite his “no” vote, the entire political world knows this is a direct result of Chuck Schumer’s leadership. He either blessed this surrender, or was incapable of leading his caucus to hold the line. Schumer’s second massive capitulation to the Trump regime has shown Trump that he can continue to plow forward with his authoritarian agenda without meaningful opposition from Congress. It’s shown him that inflicting pain on Americans helps him achieve his agenda.

And it’s shown Americans intent on resisting Trumpism that we desperately need new leadership in the Democratic Party. Add your name to say it’s time we get new leaders.