 So the Democrats behind the scenes are super uneasy. Obviously, what Clooney says is correct. It's being reported by everyone from Politico to Punchbowl News. Everyone recognizes behind the scenes, Democrats think he is going to lose. Axios Today says Schumer is now open to dumping Biden in 2024. In public, says Axios, Chuck Schumer, the Senate Majority Leader, has been insistent that he is for Joe. In private, he's singing a different tune. Over the last 12 days, Schumer has been listening to donor ideas and suggestions about the best way forward for the party, according to three people familiar with the matter.