Backed by Sanders and El-Sayed, a Democrat is challenging Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
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A Democratic senator from Maryland is challenging Chuck Schumer for the position of Senate majority leader. The challenger argues that the party requires new leadership following its victories in the midterm elections. This move has the support of leaders like Sanders and El-Sayed. For his part, Schumer maintains that he possesses enough votes to keep his current role.
The Maryland senator says the party needs new leadership after its midterm victories, but Schumer insists he has the votes to stay.