Current Affairs argues that Democrats' 2026 landslide—powered by left-wing winners like Abdul El-Sayed, Angie Nixon, and Troy Jackson who triumphed despite Chuck Schumer's opposition or neglect—will be squandered if the party keeps its current leadership. It says Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries must be replaced, suggesting figures like Bernie Sanders, Chris Van Hollen, or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.