Minnesota Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan backed Sen. Chris Van Hollen for Senate Democratic leader
Minnesota Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan has named Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland a suitable alternative to Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York for Senate Democratic leader, joining Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed in backing Van Hollen, MS NOW reported. The vote is scheduled behind closed doors in early December, ahead of Democrats taking control of both chambers Jan. 4.
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MS NOW said Flanagan was one of four Democratic senators-elect who campaigned against retaining Schumer and reiterated that position this week. The others were El-Sayed, Maine Sen.-elect Troy Jackson and Kansas Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton. The outlet said at least six incoming caucus members had signaled they would not support Schumer.
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders also endorsed Van Hollen, while Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen backed Schumer. NBC News reported Schumer remained favored to keep the post.
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