Van Hollen challenges Schumer's leadership
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Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenged Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader on Sunday, saying he had about 15 votes, while Schumer said he had enough support.
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Van Hollen says he’s running against Schumer in part bc of (((AIPAC))) & because Schumer got involved in the MI & MN primaries. But Van Hollen endorsed the Nazi-tattooed loser while that primary was going on. Also he says he’s got 15 supporters, which ain’t much in a 56 member caucus.
Chris Van Hollen Says His Majority Leader Challenge to Chuck Schumer Is Gaining Support (Gift Article)
Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said on Sunday that he has a “wide-open” path to unseat Chuck Schumer, the long-serving Senate Democratic leader.
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November 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Van Hollen says he’s running against Schumer in part bc of (((AIPAC))) & because Schumer got involved in the MI & MN primaries. But Van Hollen endorsed the Nazi-tattooed loser while that primary was going on. Also he says he’s got 15 supporters, which ain’t much in a 56 member caucus.
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Republicans and Fetterman prefer Schumer. What are we debating about anymore?
All you need to know is GOP prefers Schumer as Senate leader and is attacking Van Hollen for standing up for human rights and the rule of law
November 15, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Republicans and Fetterman prefer Schumer. What are we debating about anymore?
The loathsome Bernie Sanders’ plea for Van Hollen to be elected.
What the choice between Chuck Schumer and Chris Van Hollen for Senate leader is all about | Bernie Sanders
This is not a personality contest. This is a debate about the future of the Democratic party
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November 15, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The loathsome Bernie Sanders’ plea for Van Hollen to be elected.
The establishment wants us to believe that we do NOT have a say in who gets elected Senate Majority Leader. This is NOT true! We can pick up our phones, call our members of Congress and tell them we want Senator Chris Van Hollen as Senate Majority Leader. A Senator who ALWAYS prioritizes healthcare.
November 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The establishment wants us to believe that we do NOT have a say in who gets elected Senate Majority Leader. This is NOT true! We can pick up our phones, call our members of Congress and tell them we want Senator Chris Van Hollen as Senate Majority Leader. A Senator who ALWAYS prioritizes healthcare.
Schumer should step aside and go out like a near-hero, not cling to power like a loser who worries - as does his staff — about what there will be to feel Important about after he steps down.
November 15, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Schumer should step aside and go out like a near-hero, not cling to power like a loser who worries - as does his staff — about what there will be to feel Important about after he steps down.
Both Schumer and Van Hollen are Harvard grads. I expect Schumer’s going to win this contest, but when the spot next comes open, Dems should look beyond the Ivies.
November 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Both Schumer and Van Hollen are Harvard grads. I expect Schumer’s going to win this contest, but when the spot next comes open, Dems should look beyond the Ivies.
by Marc Lynch
Good riddance
Fetterman suggests he will leave the Democratic Party if Van Hollen is elected majority leader
November 14, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Good riddance
Chuck Schumer said he opposes giving Duffy the money he's demanding and that he should get it from ICE funding. Van Hollen supports giving Duffy the money. White Leftists like Van Hollen are not fighters. Never have been. They fold like cheap suits.
Van Hollen says he ‘will support whatever level of money is necessary to fix’ air traffic control system | CNN Politics
Senator Chris Van Hollen says he supports additional funding to modernize antiquated air traffic technology but adds “it’s really rich to hear the Secretary pointing the fingers at Congress, when Cong...
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November 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Chuck Schumer said he opposes giving Duffy the money he's demanding and that he should get it from ICE funding. Van Hollen supports giving Duffy the money. White Leftists like Van Hollen are not fighters. Never have been. They fold like cheap suits.
3/Merkley has endorsed Van Hollen, who is reported to favor abolishing the filibuster but says he'll leave it to the conference. Schumer, of course, is a traditionalist. There may be some movement.
November 14, 2026 at 10:42 PM
3/Merkley has endorsed Van Hollen, who is reported to favor abolishing the filibuster but says he'll leave it to the conference. Schumer, of course, is a traditionalist. There may be some movement.
We agree on Van Hollen. We need to make real well-being & equity for everyone. That requires defeating & prosecuting the fascist Republican regime AND wresting control of the Democratic Party from its corporate & punch-down wing. Merely disempowering Republicans is nowhere near enough.
November 15, 2026 at 12:59 AM
We agree on Van Hollen. We need to make real well-being & equity for everyone. That requires defeating & prosecuting the fascist Republican regime AND wresting control of the Democratic Party from its corporate & punch-down wing. Merely disempowering Republicans is nowhere near enough.
by Adrian Daub
Me: "This is a disaster, I can't believe John Fetterman would do this to the democratic pa--" [touches earpiece] "I'm sorry I'm being told I don't give a shit."
Fetterman suggests he will leave the Democratic Party if Van Hollen is elected majority leader
November 15, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Me: "This is a disaster, I can't believe John Fetterman would do this to the democratic pa--" [touches earpiece] "I'm sorry I'm being told I don't give a shit."
It may not matter much for a Majority Leader, but I decided to look up Van Hollen's legislative effectiveness scores. He's shockingly ineffective for such a bland and boring senator. Only 35th of 51 Democratic senators in legislative effectiveness in the 118th Congress.
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November 15, 2026 at 7:24 PM
It may not matter much for a Majority Leader, but I decided to look up Van Hollen's legislative effectiveness scores. He's shockingly ineffective for such a bland and boring senator. Only 35th of 51 Democratic senators in legislative effectiveness in the 118th Congress.
When Chris Van Hollen was considering running for president in 2028, he went up to meet the white voters of New Hampshire but did not cone here to meet the Black voters of South Carolina. That tells you everything you need to know about Van Hollen & why he must not be the next Majority Leader.
November 15, 2026 at 2:54 PM
When Chris Van Hollen was considering running for president in 2028, he went up to meet the white voters of New Hampshire but did not cone here to meet the Black voters of South Carolina. That tells you everything you need to know about Van Hollen & why he must not be the next Majority Leader.
This is one reason why I've long thought the undue focus on Leaders Schumer and Jeffries is misplaced. Undue power in House and Senate sits with Median voter (the 51st vote in Senate, and in House the 218th vote).
On difficult votes where only 51 votes are needed expect the Democrats to lose votes such as Fetterman, Hamilton, Talarico, King, Bennet, Peltola, Jackson.. ones voting with focus more on their states... giving these Senators more power. Balance of power shifts to them.
Truth is that the power in the Senate sits with the median voter (51st vote) or Senator who gets them to margin to end filibuster
In a 56-44 Senate last votes to get them to 60? Likely need 5 votes, including Murkowski, Hawley and who else?
In a 56-44 Senate last votes to get them to 60? Likely need 5 votes, including Murkowski, Hawley and who else?
November 15, 2026 at 12:53 PM
This is one reason why I've long thought the undue focus on Leaders Schumer and Jeffries is misplaced. Undue power in House and Senate sits with Median voter (the 51st vote in Senate, and in House the 218th vote).
Whenever I see Fetterman in the news and see the reactions he now gets, I can't help but think back to how some people once thought his hoodie/non-suit-wearing schtick was some indicator of virtue or something good, sincere, refreshing, whatever... 🙄
Fetterman suggests he will leave the Democratic Party if Van Hollen is elected majority leader
November 15, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Whenever I see Fetterman in the news and see the reactions he now gets, I can't help but think back to how some people once thought his hoodie/non-suit-wearing schtick was some indicator of virtue or something good, sincere, refreshing, whatever... 🙄
One of the nation’s raging antisemites, Hasan Piker, has endorsed Van Hollen’s campaign for Majority Leader. Perhaps because Van Hollen’s running against someone who is Jewish.
November 15, 2026 at 3:32 PM
One of the nation’s raging antisemites, Hasan Piker, has endorsed Van Hollen’s campaign for Majority Leader. Perhaps because Van Hollen’s running against someone who is Jewish.