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Chuck Schumer has broad support from his caucus, but midterms could decide his future as leader

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While no Democrat has stepped up to challenge Schumer, that could quickly change if his party suffers an unexpected level of losses.

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    Chuck Schumer has broad support from his caucus, but midterms could decide his future as leader (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    While no Democrat has stepped up to challenge Schumer, that could quickly change if his party suffers an unexpected level of losses.

  2. PBS NewsHour

    Chuck Schumer has broad support from his caucus. But the midterms could decide his future as leader (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Chuck Schumer has won and lost Senate majorities since becoming Democratic leader a decade ago. But this year's midterm elections could be the New York senator's most important yet as some in the party have said he needs to step down

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