The senators who could join Van Hollen's insurgency against Schumer
Sen. Chris Van Hollen is picking up endorsements in his challenge to Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader. Why it matters: The leadership fight exposes divisions within the Democratic Party days after its sweeping midterm victory , with some demanding a new direction and others crediting Schumer for the historic blue wave. Driving the news: Van Hollen (D-Md.), a senator since 2017,…
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, is challenging Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. Van Hollen claims the party needs new leadership, while Schumer attributes the midterm victory to his leadership. Currently, Van Hollen has five public endorsements from senators, compared to Schumer's 14. A leadership change vote will occur on December 1.
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