Summary
Chris Van Hollen said he has a path to become the Senate Democratic leader instead of Chuck Schumer. He called for a debate about the caucus’s direction and criticized Schumer’s allies over a reported list of supporters and a possible earlier leadership vote.Key Facts
- Van Hollen said he had the support of 15 senators, with more support growing.
- He said some senators on a reported list of Schumer supporters had pledged to vote for him instead.
- Van Hollen criticized the possibility of holding the leadership election before December 1.
- He called for more inclusion and democracy within the Senate Democratic caucus.
- Van Hollen accused Schumer of opposing Democratic Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Troy Jackson.
- He said the leadership contest was open and disputed claims that he had little chance of winning.
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