Schumer says Democrats are 'united' on policy as Ocasio-Cortez visits Washington

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Tuesday that the Democratic Party remains “united” on fiscal and economic issues in the face of a Washington appearance by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the socialist who defeated Rep. Joe Crowley, D-N.Y., and continues to critique the party for not being progressive enough.

“On economic issues, Democrats are united in a very strong way,” Schumer told reporters at the weekly Democratic leadership press conference after being asked whether he’s worried that Ocasio-Cortez might divide the party.