The Maryland Democrat has been critical of Schumer, who has led the caucus for nearly a decade.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced Thursday that he would challenge Chuck Schumer for the top Democratic leadership role in the Senate, arguing the party needs to take a more populist direction.
“In this election, the American people called for change. They called for a change from Donald Trump’s disastrous policies — but even bigger than that, a change from the status quo that isn’t working for working people,” Van Hollen, who represents Maryland, said in a statement obtained by The Washington Sun.
Just sent Van Hollen an email of support. Good to see someone take Schumer on.
For folks that are crying about Jeffries, someone needs to run against him. It’s useless to hate on him if no one is going to run against him. If someone runs against him, things change. But for now, he’s likely the guy. Let him know what you want from him.
Ayanna Pressley is running against him, I thought
There’s talk, but I haven’t heard her speak up like Van Hollen did on Jen Psaki’s show, and expressly state that she’s going after Jeffries’ job.
There is a movement to recruit her. As far as I know, she has not taken it up.
Oh shit! Has she put her name up? A welcome development if so.
Amazing if true! She’d be a great Speaker!