Van Hollen takes aim at Schumer as Democrats face first big test after midterms – US politics live
Summary
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is challenging Chuck Schumer for the Senate Democratic leadership post. Van Hollen said Democrats need new leadership after their midterm wins, while Schumer said he welcomed a discussion and had enough votes to remain leader.Key Facts
- Van Hollen announced his challenge in an interview with MS Now.
- Schumer has led Senate Democrats since January 2017.
- Democrats won control of the Senate and secured at least 55 seats.
- The Democratic caucus is scheduled to hold its leadership election next month.
- A candidate needs a majority of the caucus, estimated at about 28 or 29 senators, to win.
- Van Hollen said more than 10 Democratic senators supported his bid.
- Independent Senator Bernie Sanders, who caucuses with Democrats, endorsed Van Hollen and said he would not support Schumer.
- Incoming Michigan Senator Abdul El-Sayed also endorsed Van Hollen.
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