The Democratic leadership revolt has a glaring problem
Summary
Democrats are discussing changes to their leadership, but no one has formally challenged Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer or House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. Republicans have settled their leadership contests: John Thune won the Senate GOP leadership vote without opposition, while Jim Jordan defeated Steve Scalise to lead House Republicans.Key Facts
- John Thune won the Senate Republicans’ leadership vote by acclamation after no challenger stepped forward.
- Jim Jordan defeated Steve Scalise by 33 votes to lead House Republicans.
- Schumer said he was confident he would be elected Senate majority leader.
- Sen. Chris Van Hollen is considering calls to run for Democratic leader and is also weighing a presidential campaign.
- Sen. Bernie Sanders called for change, while Sen. Elissa Slotkin said she wanted a plan but was not actively seeking the leadership job.
- Jeffries said he believed he had enough votes to remain House Democratic leader.
- Rep.-elect Don Leonard signaled he might oppose Jeffries, while several other incoming Democrats and progressive incumbents voiced support for him.
- Senators plan to work at the Capitol on Veterans Day, and Thune committed to adding workdays during the lame-duck session to advance judicial appointments.
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