 In public, Schumer has been insistent that he is, quote, for Joe, unquote. But in private, he's singing a different tune. What a sleazeball. Over the last 12 days, Schumer's been listening to donors' ideas and suggestions about the best way forward for the party, according to three people familiar with the matter. The majority leader is one of several Democrats, including former President Obama, former House Speaker Pelosi.