Van Hollen calls to abolish Senate filibuster, rules out 2028 White House bid
Van Hollen says Democrats need fresh leadership and a more aggressive agenda as Schumer says he has the votes to keep his post.
- On Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced he is no longer considering a 2028 presidential run, focusing instead on his bid to unseat Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer as majority leader.
- Van Hollen's challenge exposes a party rift dating to spring 2025, when Schumer sided with Republicans on a spending vote. While Schumer, 75, remains the favorite, many Democrats are agitating for generational change from Van Hollen, 67.
- Speaking at a Denver conference, Van Hollen urged Democrats to pursue an aggressive agenda and "go toe to toe" with President Donald Trump. He also pushed for ending the Senate filibuster to advance legislative goals.
- Schumer stated Thursday he has the votes to retain his position, emphasizing his success in securing a 55-seat majority. He remains confident in leading the new Democratic majority and delivering for the American people.
- The leadership race, decided by secret ballot on Dec. 1, divides the caucus between those favoring Schumer's experience and supporters of Van Hollen, including Sens. Bernie Sanders, Jeff Merkley, and Sens.-elect Abdul El-Sayed and Peggy Flanagan.
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Chris Van Hollen Rules Out 2028 Presidential Run
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Van Hollen Calls for Ending Senate Filibuster as He Challenges Schumer for Majority Leader
Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he supports eliminating the Senate's 60-vote legislative filibuster to allow bills to pass by simple majority, although he has not ... The post Van Hollen Calls for Ending Senate Filibuster as He Challenges Schumer for Majority Leader first appeared on [your]NEWS.
Van Hollen faces uphill battle in bid for for Senate majority leader against Schumer
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) speaks as Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) looks on during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 2, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has a considerable amount of support to shore up if he wants to become majority leader next Congress, a role New York Sen. Chuck Schumer appears far more likely to secure when votes are cast be…
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