Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland who has been floated as a potential Senate majority leader, said Monday he is “in listening mode” about assuming the position. He emphasized that the selection should not be a “coronation” but rather a discussion within the caucus. Van Hollen’s remarks suggest he is weighing the prospect while urging a collective decision‑making process.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), who has been recently discussed as a possible Senate majority leader for his party in the upcoming Congress, said Monday he is “in listening mode” on taking up the role. “What I’ve said from the very beginning is, we shouldn’t have a coronation. We should have a caucus discussion about...
