Politics
Schumer's Grip Slips as Sanders, Slotkin and a Major Union Refuse to Back Him for Majority Leader
The calls for a 'new generation' of Democratic leadership are growing louder before the party takes the Senate.
By JACK HOLLISTERStaff Correspondent · WASHINGTON · Nov 10, 5:45 PM · 1 min. read
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Democrats just won the Senate, and their leader may not get to run it.
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday he will not support Chuck Schumer for majority leader. Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is also withholding her support, and a possible challenge from Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland could complicate Schumer's bid.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers called on Schumer to step down from leadership.
The Washington Examiner reported the chorus calling for a "new generation" is coming from across the party's ideological spectrum.
Hollister Tonight's take: Democrats won big, and now they get to fight over who holds the gavel. A messy leadership battle in January could slow whatever agenda they bring to Washington.
Sources
- The Washington Times: Sanders not backing Schumer for majority leader (link)
- Legal Insurrection: Sanders, Slotkin Refuse to Back Schumer for Senate Majority Leader (link)
- Breitbart: Major Labor Union Joins Calls to Reject Chuck Schumer as Democrats' Senate Majority Leader (link)
- Washington Examiner: Opposition to Schumer leading Senate grows amid calls for a 'new generation' from Democrats (link)
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