Just so it’s clear, Venezuela has ample oil, and holds one of the world’s top ten supplies of fresh water.

Exactly, this was neither caving, nor capitulation. It was calculated cowardice specifically designed to disenfranchise voters after they dared to vote for Mamdani.

This was a move planned and executed by Schumer meant to undercut the possibility of a progressive wave that might actually function as an opposition party. The pure and simple fact is that the establishment Dems are controlled. They helped Mike Johnson retain speaker of the house, they helped pass the “big beautiful” and now they are actively helping to remove healthcare access. They will continue to support fascism over progress.