From Mother Jones · Sophie Hurwitz · · 1m
Van Hollen Challenges Schumer for Senate Leadership
Chris Van Hollen vows to shake up Senate leadership race after announcing bid against Chuck Schumer.
In brief
Chris Van Hollen vows to shake up Senate leadership race after announcing bid against Chuck Schumer. Chris Van Hollen announced he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader in the 120th Congress. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Van Hollen Announces Leadership Bid
Chris Van Hollen announced he plans to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader in the 120th Congress.
Schumer Faces Disapproval Among Democrats
Schumer has higher disapproval than approval ratings among Democratic voters in polls with 42 percent disapproving of his performance as Minority Leader.
Van Hollen's Campaign Focus
Van Hollen promises to shake things up by addressing economic populism, healthcare, and ending weapons shipments to Israel.
Supporters for Van Hollen
Four senators and senators-elect have publicly committed to supporting Van Hollen for Senate Majority Leader.
Schumer's Response
Schumer welcomed discussion about the future of the Democratic caucus and praised the 55 seats and counting as an amazing result.
The one thing
Chris Van Hollen announced he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader in the 120th Congress.
