Schatz Locks Down Votes to Replace Durbin as Whip

Schatz locks down votes to replace Durbin as whip

Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz (D) has locked down the votes he needs to replace Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) as Senate Democratic whip once Durbin retires from Congress at the end of next year, according to a person familiar with Schatz’s support. Schatz, the Democratic chief deputy whip, has also earned the endorsement of Senate Democratic…

Schumer endorses Brian Schatz to succeed Durbin as Senate whip

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) picked up the endorsement of Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday as he locks down votes to become the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat. In a statement to Punchbowl News, Schumer revealed that he’s been helping…

Schumer endorses Schatz to succeed Durbin as whip - Washington Examiner

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) picked up the endorsement of Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday as he locks down votes to become the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat. In a statement to Punchbowl News, Schumer revealed that he’s been helping Schatz convince his Democratic colleagues to back him when the Senate holds its internal caucus elections for whip next year. “Brian Schatz is not just a trusted colleague and a clear communicator — he’s a close…