Schumer says he will be Senate majority leader despite dissent from new Democrats
After Democrats won control of the Senate and House in the midterms, Chuck Schumer says he has the votes to become majority leader, though some incoming senators and an advocacy group oppose him.
Sen. Chuck Schumer, the Senate Democratic leader, says he will be elected majority leader when Democrats hold leadership elections next month. Democrats won control of both the Senate and the House in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to CBS News and NPR.
The Hill reports that a handful of newly elected Democratic senators have threatened not to back him for another term as leader. Fox News puts the number at five. Schumer said the problem is not him, according to The Hill.
Speaking to reporters in Washington, Schumer said "Americans voted for change." He described a "generational remake of the Senate map," PBS NewsHour and CBS News report. NPR reports he said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities and that it is up to the party to deliver.
France 24 reports Democrats plan to address high living costs and to confront President Donald Trump during his final years in office.
On Wednesday, the progressive group Indivisible called on Democratic lawmakers to replace Schumer as leader, The Hill reports. The group said voters want "a new generation of Democratic fighters."
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- PBS NewsHourWATCH: Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks after Democrats win control of SenateWed, Nov 4, 1:42 AM EST
- France 24REPLAY: Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on US midtermsWed, Nov 4, 11:42 AM EST
- The HillSchumer has votes for majority leader despite some Democratic dissentWed, Nov 4, 12:49 PM EST
- CBS NewsSchumer lauds blue wave as a "generational remake of the Senate map"Wed, Nov 4, 1:13 PM EST
- Fox NewsChuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader'Wed, Nov 4, 1:26 PM EST
- NPRChuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of SenateWed, Nov 4, 1:37 PM EST
- The HillProgressive group calls for Senate Dems to replace Schumer as leaderWed, Nov 4, 5:32 PM EST
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