Progressive Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said he will
challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader in the new Congress. He cited
rising party pressure for a more ambitious, populist agenda after Democrats’
recent historic gains. The challenge is Schumer’s first major leadership test
since taking the top party post and comes amid weak poll support. In a Thursday
evening statement Van Hollen said Americans are calling for change, for reversal
of Trump’s “disastrous” policies and for a system that works for the working
class, and added his bid is meant to respond to that demand.
