From The Banner · Tim Prudente · · 1m
Van Hollen drops White House plans
Chris Van Hollen ends 2028 presidential run to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate leadership.
In brief
Chris Van Hollen ends 2028 presidential run to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate leadership. Chris Van Hollen dropped White House plans to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leadership after midterm wins. Originally reported by The Banner.
Van Hollen drops White House plans
Chris Van Hollen says he will no longer consider a 2028 presidential run.
“It’s important to give Senate Democrats a choice”
Challenges Chuck Schumer for Senate leadership
Van Hollen wants to challenge Chuck Schumer to be majority leader in next Congress.
“We can’t go back to business as usual in the United State’s Senate”
Midterm wins show change
Democrats flipped long-shot seats in Texas, Ohio, Michigan and Maine.
“They chose change”
Van Hollen needs 29 senators to win
Van Hollen says he has support from at least 10 senators, needing 29 of 56 Democratic senators.
“We need to listen to the American people”
Schumer defends leadership
Schumer says he has votes to continue serving as Democratic Leader.
“55 seats and counting is an amazing result”
Maryland benefits from Van Hollen leadership
Maryland could gain from Van Hollen’s focus on infrastructure and education.
“The Key Bridge; the education system; western Maryland”
At a glance
Chris Van Hollen dropped White House plans to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leadership after midterm wins.
