Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate majority leader
Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he is running for Senate majority leader, with progressive groups backing him and Senate Democrats divided.
What we know
Van Hollen told MS NOW he is launching a bid. The NYT reports WFP, MoveOn and Indivisible back him and threaten primaries against Democrats who keep supporting Schumer. Sen.-elect El-Sayed endorsed him, and Van Hollen cited the Iran war as a key difference. A tally shared as of Nov 12 shows 12 Democrats back Schumer, 19 unclear and 17 with no public position.
How the story developed
Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he is running for Senate majority leader, with progressive groups backing him and Senate Democrats divided.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he is seeking the Democratic Senate leadership post, while Schumer says he has the backing to keep it.
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