Schumer faces Democratic revolt as Van Hollen weighs challenge
What's next: Senate Democrats will decide their next leader after election gains fueled pressure from progressives to replace him.
Chuck Schumer is facing a widening revolt inside the Senate Democratic caucus as he seeks another term as party leader ahead of Democrats taking control of the chamber next year. Fox News reported that Bernie Sanders and Elissa Slotkin said this week they would not support Schumer, while Chris Van Hollen has been speaking with Democratic senators about a possible bid. Van Hollen also criticized Schumer for backing the crypto industry and AIPAC against progressive candidates. Outside groups including Indivisible have pushed a “NO Schumer Coronation” campaign, while protesters gathered outside Schumer’s office. Schumer, for his part, said he and Van Hollen are friends and remain united on lowering costs and ending the Iran war.