Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate
Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York for Senate majority leader as Democrats prepare to retake the majority. The White House is taking an aggressive posture toward new Democratic oversight.
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On Monday, Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said he was in listening mode about taking the role of Senate majority leader. He said there should be a caucus discussion rather than a coronation. Two days later, the White House was taking an aggressive posture toward new Democratic oversight, and Van Hollen was putting Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on notice. On Thursday, Van Hollen said he will challenge Schumer for majority leader as Democrats prepare to retake the majority, calling for new leadership and saying voters want change.
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Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate majority leader
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said Thursday he will challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for majority leader as Democrats prepare to retake the majority. Van Hollen called for new leadership and said voters sent a clear message in the midterm elections that they want change from the status quo.
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White House braces for Democratic oversight as Van Hollen eyes Senate leadership
The White House is taking an aggressive posture toward new Democratic oversight when the new Congress comes in next year. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., is putting Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on notice as he considers a possible bid for the top role in the upper chamber.
- 10 NovNew development
Van Hollen says he is in listening mode on Senate leadership
Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Monday he is in listening mode about taking the role of Senate majority leader for his party in the upcoming Congress. He said there should be a caucus discussion rather than a coronation.