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Bernie Sanders won't back Schumer for majority leader in new Congress: 'time is now for change'

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Bernie Sanders announced at a Capitol news conference that he will not support Chuck Schumer for Democratic majority leader in the new Congress, stating "the time is now for change." Joining him was Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, who also called for debate on the party's future direction and indicated she would oppose any candidate not offering specific priorities.
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As of November 10, 2026, Chuck Schumer, the current Senate Minority Leader from New York, faces growing opposition within his party as Democrats prepare to take control of the Senate with at least 54 seats. Despite Schumer's long-standing leadership and initial support among some members, several prominent Democratic senators and newly elected representatives are calling for a change in leadership. Notably, Bernie Sanders, a progressive senator from Vermont, announced he would not back Schumer for the role of Senate majority leader, citing the need for generational change within the party. Additionally, other incoming senators like Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan), Annie Andrews (South Carolina), and Chris Pappas (New Hampshire) have also declined to support Schumer's bid. Meanwhile, Chris Van Hollen from Maryland is considering a challenge to Schumer, emphasizing the need for an open discussion on how Democrats will use their majority effectively before deciding on leadership. Despite this opposition, Schumer remains confident in his position and expects to secure enough votes within the caucus to retain his role as leader.

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Slotkin said she wants to see potential candidates for the position to present details about the priorities for the new majority, and she'll vote down any proposed leader who doesn't offer that. Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed and other progressives are backing Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland as a potential contender for majority leader.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said Tuesday that he will not be backing Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for Democratic majority leader in the new Congress.
2026-11-11 · Just The News
Bernie Sanders won't back Schumer for majority leader in new Congress: 'time is now for change' · assertive framing

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Bernie Sanders won't back Schumer for majority leader in new Congress: 'time is now for change' asserted
time → back → change
Sanders delivered the remark at a news conference at the Capitol, flanked by Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., and they both called for a debate about the party's direction and future. asserted
they → deliver → direction
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said Tuesday that he will not be backing Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for Democratic majority leader in the new Congress. asserted
he → say → Congress
"The time is now for change, and I will not be supporting Chuck to be reelected as the Democratic leader," Sanders said, the Associated Press reported. asserted
Press → support → leader
Sanders delivered the remark at a news conference at the Capitol, flanked by Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., and they both called for a debate about the party's direction and future. asserted
they → deliver → direction
Slotkin said she wants to see potential candidates for the position to present details about the priorities for the new majority, and she'll vote down any proposed leader who doesn't offer that. Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed and other progressives are backing Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland as a potential contender for majority leader. asserted
Sayed → say → leader
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