Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is facing a potentially serious challenge to his hold on power as momentum builds behind Chris Van Hollen, with the Maryland senator now reportedly open to a run for majority leader.
A movement to draft Van Hollen to challenge Schumer is gaining steam, according to Politico Playbook, which reported Monday that two people close to the effort said it was underway.
A person familiar with Van Hollen’s thinking told the outlet that the senator has “received an outpouring of calls and is now in active listening mode.”
I can 100% see Martin advocating for him as well.
Are there probably better Senate Majority Leaders? I think so. But he’s far more progressive than Schumer.
You know, I’ve always kind of wondered - does the DNC chair actually weigh in on it?
Its not about ideas, its about aipac funding for the entire system, both parties.