Schumer Postpones Book Tour Amid Backlash on Shutdown Stance (1)

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer postponed a book tour scheduled for this week amid a backlash over his decision to end a blockade against a Republican spending plan to avert a shutdown.

Risa Heller, a spokesperson for the New York senator, confirmed the decision Monday. She cited security concerns and said the book tour would be rescheduled.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, center, in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol on Friday.

Photographer: Allison Robbert/Bloomberg

Activists have been organizing protests at Schumer’s book tour events since he announced his decision. Schumer last week first announced a blockade against the Republican spending bill and then the next day retreated.

Democrats had sought to use the rare leverage the ...