Sanders opposes Schumer as Senate Democrats face leadership fight
What's new: Elissa Slotkin and some incoming senators are also pushing for a generational shake-up after Democrats won the chamber.
Bernie Sanders said Tuesday he will not back Chuck Schumer to remain Senate Democratic leader, opening a leadership fight just as Democrats prepare to take the majority in the new Congress. Sanders, appearing with Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin at the Capitol, argued the caucus needs a new generation of leadership and a fuller debate over the party's direction. Slotkin said she wants any candidate for leader to present a detailed plan for the new majority's priorities. The push comes after Democrats flipped Republican-held seats, including in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina. Chris Van Hollen is weighing a bid, while Schumer said he expects to win reelection as leader.