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Chuck Schumer: “We didn't do this for electoral purposes. We did this…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Chuck Schumer Criticizes Republican Health Bill and Highlights Democratic Opposition

Published | Video Starts at 07:15

It becomes law, will help your party flip the majority and also get your reaction to Colin Allred running in Texas? Okay, on the first one, look, We didn't do this for electoral purposes. We did this because we passionately believe how bad this is that's motivated us. And again, as you saw on the floor all during the debate, we were on our front foot. We were filled with enthusiasm. The Republicans weren't. They were defensive throughout the debate. (07:15–07:24)

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Asserts that the motivation for the bill was not electoral gain but a belief in its necessity.

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