Progressive group calls for Senate Dems to replace Schumer as leader
Flanagan says Democrats need a new generation of Senate leaders after at least 10 new Democratic senators won seats in the midterms, according to results.
- On Wednesday, Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan called for new Senate Democratic leadership, breaking with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer despite praising his electoral victories. Flanagan argued the party must reject corporate PAC funding to serve voters.
- Flanagan rode a blue wave to victory alongside progressives Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan, Juliana Stratton of Illinois, and Troy Jackson of Maine. These newly-elected senators seek sweeping economic proposals including universal childcare and raising the federal minimum wage.
- Moderate Sen. Elise Slotkin of Michigan also called for a "new generation" of leaders to succeed Schumer, who has served since 1999. The Democratic caucus holds its leadership election in December before the new Congress convenes in January.
- Despite calls for change, most Democratic senators remain loyal to Schumer, and as of Wednesday he faces no formal challenger. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is credited with helping the party flip at least seven Republican seats.
- Sen. Chris Van Hollen warned that "no one should be committing to anybody" without debating a bold agenda. Progressives aim to advance economic priorities like raising the federal minimum wage, requiring Republican support to overcome the Senate filibuster.
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Indivisible Demands Schumer Ouster After Midterm Wins
Progressive group Indivisible is demanding Senate Democrats replace Chuck Schumer as leader right after the party took both chambers, citing weak ratings and a push for harder-edged “fighters.” The progressive organization Indivisible called on Democratic lawmakers to choose new Senate leadership the day after midterm elections that handed Democrats control of both chambers of Congress. […]
BLUE ON BLUE: Senator-Elect Peggy Flanagan Calls for Chuck Schumer's Ouster One Day After Democrats Win
Minnesota's newly elected Democratic senator says it's 'time for new leadership' atop the Senate Democratic caucus, publicly challenging Minority Leader Chuck Schumer just hours after her party's midterm victories.
Democrat Civil War Immediately Begins After Election Tsunami, And Chuck Schumer Faces Stunning Reversal - The American Tribune.com
Chuck Schumer faced an immediate challenge to his grip on Senate Democrats after Minnesota Senator-elect Peggy Flanagan called for new leadership just one day after her party’s sweeping midterm victories. The incoming senator wants someone else running the caucus when the new Congress convenes. Her demand puts a leadership fight on Democrats’ agenda as they [...]
Peggy Flanagan Calls for Democrats to Replace Chuck Schumer
Minnesota Senator-elect Peggy Flanagan called Wednesday for Senate Democrats to replace Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, renewing a campaign pledge a day after winning her race and helping Democrats secure control of both chambers of Congress.
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