The senator was working the crowds outside of Trader Joe's at 72nd and Broadway. Some thought Schumer might take over as the Senate majority leader if Nevada Democrat Harry Reid didn't get re-elected, but Reid retained his Senate seat.
In a brief statement to the press, Schumer said: “It's better to serve the country by focusing on the middle class voters—create more good paying jobs and stretch the paychecks for the middle class. … The middle class should get tax cuts, but not people who make a million a year.”
The senator also stated his opinion on trade with China: “China has taken advantage of us by stealing our intellectual property and selling the products at a very low price. We need to have a fair trade policy with China and we need to stop their stealing from us.”
Schumer also said he will try his best to create legislation and policies that will help New York. After visiting the Upper West Side, he headed to Long Island, Westchester, and Staten Island.
