Chuck Schumer’s Future in Doubt as Momentum Grows for Chris Van Hollen
Summary
A reported effort is building to draft Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader. Van Hollen has said he is not seeking the job, but a person familiar with his thinking told Politico he is listening to calls; Schumer has said he believes he has enough support to remain leader.Key Facts
- Politico Playbook reported that two people close to the effort said a campaign to draft Van Hollen was underway.
- Progressive group Indivisible co-executive director Ezra Levin has been in contact with Van Hollen, Politico reported.
- Levin told Politico that Van Hollen had not sought the role but had not ruled it out.
- Schumer has led Senate Democrats since 2017 and has publicly said he believes he has enough votes to stay in the role.
- Van Hollen said last week that he was not looking to become the next Democratic leader and was considering a possible 2028 presidential campaign.
- Van Hollen and Sen. Elissa Slotkin declined to endorse Schumer at a post-election gathering in Washington, according to the article.
- Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed has said he would support Van Hollen for majority leader.
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