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Crocodile Tears: Despite Schumer Shutdown, Top Dems Headed to Napa for Ritzy Retreat

https://redstate.com/jenvanlaar/2025/10/12/crocodile-tears-despite-govt-shutdown-top-dems-headed-to-ritzy-retreat-in-napa-n2194986

By Jennifer Van Laar  | 2:38 PM on October 12, 2025 

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The retreat, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, is hosted by DSCC Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY).

The itinerary includes a wine tour and dinner at the Staglin Family Vineyards in nearby Oakville. Owners Garin and Shari Staglin donated $138,600 to Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign, making the list of top 15 Harris donors in the North Bay. (With competition from members of the Pritzker and Haas families, that's an accomplishment.)