Schumer allies voice confidence, argue Van Hollen challenge about ending ‘filibuster’
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Summary
Allies of Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer predict he will win more than 40 votes in a leadership contest against Sen. Chris Van Hollen. They call Van Hollen’s challenge a distraction.Key Facts
- Chuck Schumer is the Senate Democratic leader and represents New York.
- Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is challenging Schumer in a leadership contest.
- Schumer’s allies predict he will receive more than 40 votes.
- The Senate Democratic caucus is expected to have at least 55 members.
- The caucus could have 56 members.
- Schumer’s allies described the challenge as a “distraction.”
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