Van Hollen Challenges Schumer for Senate Leader in New Congress
Bloomberg's Steven T. Dennis reports that Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland progressive, is challenging Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader in the new Congress, a bid Bernie Sanders backs and Schumer's allies call an uphill battle despite low poll numbers and wavering votes. Van Hollen, who champions Medicare for All and filibuster repeal, says the race is about answering the American people's call for change, while Schumer, citing Democrats' 55 seats, says he has the votes to stay leader.
