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Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate Democratic leadership after midterm gains
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The new detail is that Van Hollen says he has support from more than ten senators for his challenge to Schumer, and Bernie Sanders has publicly backed the bid. The contest could test whether discontent with Schumer among liberal Democrats has grown despite the party’s strong midterm gains.
Van Hollen argues that voters want new leadership and criticises Schumer for backing establishment candidates in contested primaries. He says Democrats should use their Senate power to end US funding for the war in Iran, which he calls illegal and senseless; the leadership choice will be made in a private vote requiring a simple majority.
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In short
- Van Hollen says more than ten senators support his challenge.
- Bernie Sanders has publicly backed the bid.
- Van Hollen criticises Schumer’s primary endorsements and Iran policy.
How this story developed
- 2 minutes ago Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for the Senate Democratic leadership, arguing that voters want new leadership and an end to “business as usual”.
- 7 minutes ago The new detail is that Van Hollen says he has support from more than ten senators for his challenge to Schumer, and Bernie Sanders has publicly backed the bid.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Unity splinters among Democrats after historic blue wave as Schumer faces left-wing challenge for majority leader”.