Schumer allies voice confidence, argue Van Hollen challenge about ending ‘filibuster’
NewsNation reports Chuck Schumer's allies are confident he will win the Senate Democratic leadership contest against Sen. Chris Van Hollen, with a confidant arguing progressives are using Van Hollen's candidacy for leverage on priorities like Medicare for All and ending the filibuster. Van Hollen, who announced his candidacy Thursday, has four public commitments, while allies predict Schumer will top 40 votes in the December election and are discussing moving it to November.
