Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) accused Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) of moving too cautiously in talks with Democrats to prevent a September government shutdown, predicting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) cannot deliver a deal.
Kennedy Questions Thune’s Bipartisan Shutdown Strategy
"I love John Thune. He’s my leader. He’s got a big brain. He’s better looking than me. But I think he’s just being too cautious," Kennedy said Sunday on CBS’ "Face the Nation."
Kennedy said Thune was wasting limited Senate time negotiating with Schumer and argued that progressive Democrats would prevent the New York senator from compromising.
"They already want to give Schumer a bathrobe, a popsicle and an early bedtime, and have him retire," Kennedy said. "I don’t think Chuck can agree with us. I think he’s going to shut down the government."
