Bernie Sanders opposed Chuck Schumer for another term leading Senate Democrats
Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, said Tuesday he will not support Sen. Chuck Schumer for another term as Senate Democratic leader, calling for a change as Democrats prepare to take control of the Senate. Sen. Elissa Slotkin said she would withhold her vote until she sees a concrete plan from anyone seeking her support.
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Sanders said Schumer had not done enough to address income and wealth inequality. Sanders added that he and Slotkin had just met with Schumer, who outlined ideas, but said they did not go far enough.
Schumer has led Senate Democrats since 2017, Spectrum News reported. No challenger has formally emerged, but CBS News reported that Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is exploring a possible run.
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- NBC News — Bernie Sanders says he won’t support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
- CBS News — Bernie Sanders says he won't support Schumer as Democratic leader in new Congress
- The Hill — Bernie Sanders, Elissa Slotkin won't back Schumer as Senate Democratic leader
- MS NOW — Sanders, Slotkin won't back Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
- Spectrum News — Sen. Sanders doesn't support Schumer as majority leader
- truthout.org — “The Time Is Now for Change”: Sanders Says He Won’t Back Schumer for Leader