Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., of engineering what he called a "political shutdown" to appease the far-left wing of the Democratic Party a claim Schumer has denied."His relationship with the truth is very casual," Kennedy told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday."Hes nervous as a pregnant nun about losing his re-election to the socialist wing of his party, led by Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez, which is in control."KENNEDY CLAIMS DEMOCRATS WANT MILLIONS FOR FOREIGN LGBT PROJECTS, ELECTRIC BUSES TO END SHUTDOWNThe shutdown began earlier this month, leading to travel delays and leaving thousands of federal employees working without pay.House Republicans introduced several proposals aimed at ending the stalemate, but Democrats have refused to back any measures that dont include an extension of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of 2025.Kennedy argued that Schumer is catering to the partys far-left faction, but when asked by a reporter on Capitol Hill, Schumer denied the claim.JOHNSON ACCUSES SCHUMER OF BLOCKING REAL DISCUSSION TO KEEP GOVERNMENT OPEN"No, the bottom line is very simple. Were fighting for the American people, and its not just one small group of American people that want this. Its across the board," Schumer said Tuesday.Still, Kennedy predicted Schumer will eventually back down."Senator Schumer is a smart man. Hes been around a long time. His first car was a chariot," Kennedy said."Washington is all hes ever known his entire life. He knows hes on shaky ground here in terms of policy."BLAME GAME: REPUBLICANS CLAIM SCHUMER FORCED SHUTDOWN 'BECAUSE HES TERRIFIED' OF AOC PRIMARY CHALLENGEKennedy went on to say he believes Schumer will persuade enough Democrats to side with Republicans to end the shutdown."Hell say, I can't vote with you. Ive got to appear to be tough. I may even have to criticize you, but wink, wink, nod, nod. I'm trying to make the loon wing of the party love me," Kennedy said."But he's got to be careful with that, because he doesn't want it to look like a mutiny, because then he looks even weaker."