Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s push for re-election as majority leader faces unexpected resistance as several senators reportedly shifting their support to challenger Chris Van Hollen, despite Schumer’s team projecting strong backing. Internal expectations among Schumer’s allies suggest he may secure over 40 votes, though private commitments from key senators now favor Van Hollen instead. The developing split highlights a potential internal struggle within the Democratic caucus ahead of the leadership vote. The race underscores how closely contested the decision remains as senators weigh their allegiances.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said Sunday that several senators whom Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) team claimed would vote for him have privately pledged to back Van Hollen instead for majority leader. The Hill reported Saturday that Schumer’s allies expect him to win more than 40 votes in the race for Senate majority...
