The New Democratic Dynamic
Joe Cirincione's Substack newsletter argues that Chris Van Hollen's bid to replace Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader would consolidate a new party dynamic, pointing to newly elected senators united on economic populism, anti-corruption, and Medicare expansion. He calls the race an uphill but winnable battle: Elissa Slotkin and Bernie Sanders oppose Schumer, 16 senators have declared for him, Van Hollen claims more than 10 commitments, and 29 of 56 votes are needed in the early December election.
