Bernie Sanders supports Chris Van Hollen’s challenge to Schumer for Senate Democratic leader post
Sanders backs Van Hollen
Sanders, an independent senator from Vermont, endorsed Van Hollen, a Democratic senator from Maryland, in a Thursday post on X. He said voters wanted a Democratic Party willing to confront powerful special interests and support working families.
Van Hollen seeks leadership
Van Hollen announced his run for Senate majority leader in a Thursday post on X. He said voters had called on Democrats to address an economy he described as unfair to working people and shaped by political corruption.
Van Hollen said the contest was not about one person, but about responding to voters’ demand for change. His bid challenges Schumer for the party’s Senate leadership post.
Schumer says he has votes
Schumer said he welcomes discussion about the caucus’s future and the work ahead. He cited “55 seats and counting” as an “amazing result” and said he has the votes to continue as Democratic leader. Schumer also said he looks forward to leading the new Democratic majority and delivering for Americans.
Key points
- Sanders endorsed Van Hollen’s bid to lead Senate Democrats.
- Van Hollen said voters want change and new leadership.
- Schumer said he has the votes to remain Democratic leader.
- Schumer pointed to 55 seats and counting as an election result.