DSCC Chairman Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) came out swinging Wednesday against the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, saying the business lobby was no longer nonpartisan and “has turned into a wing” of the GOP. In a press conference at Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) headquarters, Schumer said the path and pattern of the contributions indicate that the Chamber is afraid of the Democrats winning the critical Senate threshold of 60 seats — a goal he said is within reach now more than ever. A Chamber official refuted the accusation, firing back by defending the group’s “pro-jobs, pro-growth agenda” and support for candidates of both parties. Democrats already have 51 seats in the Senate, and Schumer said the party’s candidate is significantly ahead in five races and even in seven others — meaning a 63-seat majority is...
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