Bernie Sanders won’t support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it’s time for change
Democrats are choosing who will lead their party in the Senate when the new Congress begins in January. Senator Chuck Schumer, currently the Democratic leader, is seeking to keep that position. However, some prominent progressive senators, including Bernie Sanders and Richard Blumenthal, have announced they will not support him for the role.
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The story so far
2 developments- Nov 9Blumenthal declines to back Schumer as Senate majority leader
- Nov 10Bernie Sanders won’t support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it’s time for change
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Left
10 sourcesBernie Sanders says he won’t support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
'The time is now for change.' Bernie Sanders won't support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
Center
6 sourcesBernie Sanders won't support Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it's time for change
Right
7 sourcesSchumer Urged to Stand Aside as Leader of Senate Dems by 600,000-Strong Union.
Opposition to Schumer leading Senate grows amid calls for a ‘new generation’ from Democrats
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