Progressive senator says ‘I like Chuck … but the time is now for change’ as calls grow for new Democratic leadershipBernie Sanders, a progressive senator from Vermont, said on Tuesday he would not support Chuck Schumer’s bid to serve as the Democratic leader in the US Senate, joining a growing cohort of Democrats calling for a change in leadership.“I personally have known Chuck Schumer for over 30 years, and I like Chuck. Nobody who works harder than Chuck Schumer. But in my view, the time is now for change, and I will not be supporting Chuck to be re-elected as the Democratic leader,” Sanders told reporters on Capitol Hill. Continue reading...
Bernie Sanders says he will not back Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
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The Guardian - AustraliaBy Ariana Baio
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Progressive senator says ‘I like Chuck … but the time is now for change’ as calls grow for new Democratic leadership Bernie Sanders, a progressive senator from Vermont, said on Tuesday he would not support Chuck Schumer’s bid to serve as the Democratic leader in the US Senate, joining a growing cohort of Democrats calling for a change in leadership. “I personally have known Chuck Schumer for over 30 years, and I like Chuck. Nobody who works harder than Chuck Schumer. But in my view, the time is
Key Takeaways
- Bernie Sanders says he will not back Schumer for Senate Democratic leader.
- “I personally have known Chuck Schumer for over 30 years, and I like Chuck.
- Nobody who works harder than Chuck Schumer.
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