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Van Hollen not running for Senate majority leader, source says

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is not planning to challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for Senate majority leader, a source close to Van Hollen told NewsNation, The Hill’s partner network. “Prior to selecting a majority leader, Senator Van Hollen believes the caucus needs to have an honest and open …

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  1. Just the News

    El-Sayed backs potential Van Hollen challenge to Chuck Schumer's leadership (opens Just the News)

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    Schumer has led the Democrats in the upper chamber for years, including in the majority and minority.

  2. The Hill

    El-Sayed says he'd back Van Hollen as majority leader over Schumer (opens The Hill)

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    Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-Mich.) reupped his calls Thursday morning for Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) to become Senate majority leader over Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) In an interview on “CNN News Central,” the newly elected Michigan Democrat echoed his May endorsement of the Maryla…

  3. The Hill

    Van Hollen not running for Senate majority leader, source says (opens The Hill)

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    Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is not planning to challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for Senate majority leader, a source close to Van Hollen told NewsNation, The Hill’s partner network. “Prior to selecting a majority leader, Senator Van Hollen believes the caucus needs to have an honest and open …

  4. Truthout

    El-Sayed Backs Van Hollen for Senate Leader as Calls to Replace Schumer Grow (opens Truthout)

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    Van Hollen has previously criticized Schumer for his weak leadership during Trump’s second term.

  5. FOX 5 DC

    Maryland Sen. Van Hollen eyes 2028 presidential bid, declines to endorse Schumer as Senate Majority Leader (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen declined to back Chuck Schumer as Senate Majority Leader and revealed he is considering a 2028 presidential bid.

  6. New York Post

    Sen. Chris Van Hollen ‘not looking’ to challenge Chuck Schumer as Democratic leader, ‘kicking the tires’ on 2028 presidential bid (opens New York Post)

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    Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) was the first senator to be floated as a named alternative to Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, who is up for re-election in 2028.

  7. Breitbart News

    Van Hollen Rules Out Schumer Challenge, Eyes 2028 White House Run (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Sen. Chris Van Hollen won’t challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader after Democrats flipped the chamber, but is eyeing a 2028 presidential run.

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