Schatz launches Senate bid to replace Durbin as Democratic whip
- Senator Brian Schatz has officially launched his campaign to replace retiring Senator Dick Durbin as the Democratic whip, with support from several Democratic senators including Cory Booker and Raphael Warnock.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren has expressed that Democrats should delay the leadership race until after the 2026 midterms to focus on fighting President Donald Trump's agenda.
- Schatz has gained support from various Democratic senators but is facing criticism for his early campaign efforts.
- Senator Durbin stated he has no plans to endorse anyone in the whip race as he will not be voting in it.
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Dems Collide As Sen. Brian Schatz Joins Whip Race
'It’s a mistake'
·Houston, United States
Read Full ArticleWarren wants whip race on ice
The ScoopSen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wants Democrats to put the brakes on the race to succeed the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, Dick Durbin, a call that comes just after Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, officially launched his whip campaign in an interview with The Washington Post.“I like Brian Schatz a lot and I have no interest in the job, but we don’t need to decide the whip race until after the midterms. Right now, we need to stay 110% focused on…
·New York, United States
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