Senate majority leader race: Van Hollen jumps in, but Schumer says he has the votes
The Senate majority leader race is on. Or is it? Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is answering the calls of his Democratic colleagues who want new leadership when they take back control of Congress next year and is offering himself as an alternative to Charles E. Schumer.
TL;DR
- Senator Chris Van Hollen is running for Senate majority leader.
- He is presenting himself as an alternative to Charles E. Schumer.
- Van Hollen is responding to Democratic colleagues seeking new leadership.
- This occurs as Democrats anticipate regaining control of Congress.