Bernie Sanders Backs Chris Van Hollen For Senate Leader

Published 1d ago · Latest report 8h ago · Leadership change

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Bernie Sanders endorsed Chris Van Hollen for Senate majority leader amid mounting opposition to Chuck Schumer.

Independent Senator Bernie Sanders announced he would back Senator Chris Van Hollen for majority leader if the Maryland Democrat decides to run. The endorsement follows Sanders publicly declining to support incumbent Chuck Schumer for another term leading the Senate caucus. Progressives are increasingly urging Van Hollen to mount an upstart challenge for the top leadership position.

The endorsementBernie Sanders offered his backing to Chris Van Hollen as progressives push for new leadership.
The backgroundChuck Schumer faces growing resistance from within his party following recent midterm elections.

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