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Bernie Sanders won't back Schumer for majority leader in new Congress: 'time is now for change'
Killough, K. (2026, November 11). Bernie Sanders won't back Schumer for majority leader in new Congress: 'time is now for change'. Just The News. https://justthenews.com/index%2ephp/government/congress/bernie-sanders-wont-back-schumer-majority-leader-new-congress-time-now-change?utm_source=justthenews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators
Killough, Kevin. “Bernie Sanders won't back Schumer for majority leader in new Congress: 'time is now for change'.” Just The News, 11 Nov. 2026, https://justthenews.com/index%2ephp/government/congress/bernie-sanders-wont-back-schumer-majority-leader-new-congress-time-now-change?utm_source=justthenews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators.
Killough, Kevin. “Bernie Sanders won't back Schumer for majority leader in new Congress: 'time is now for change'.” Just The News, November 11, 2026. https://justthenews.com/index%2ephp/government/congress/bernie-sanders-wont-back-schumer-majority-leader-new-congress-time-now-change?utm_source=justthenews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators.
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· collected 2026-11-11 · by Kevin Killough
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Bernie Sanders announced at a Capitol news conference that he will not support Chuck Schumer's re-election as Democratic majority leader in the new Congress, stating "the time is now for change." Flanked by Senator Elissa Slotkin from Michigan, both emphasized the need for debate on the party’s direction and future. Slotkin expressed her intention to vote against any candidate who does not present clear priorities for the upcoming majority.
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As of November 11, 2026, Chuck Schumer, the current Democratic leader in the Senate, faces opposition from incoming and established senators who want to replace him as majority leader when Democrats take control of the chamber. This includes Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who announced he would not support Schumer for another term, citing a need for generational change. Additionally, younger senators like Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan and Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota have expressed support for Chris Van Hollen over Schumer, advocating for new leadership to better align with the progressive wing of the party. The opposition from within Schumer's own caucus suggests a significant challenge to his leadership bid, potentially altering the direction of the Democratic agenda in the Senate.
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Bernie Sanders announced at a Capitol news conference that he will not support Chuck Schumer's re-election as Democratic majority leader in the new Congress, stating "the time is now for change." Flanked by Senator Elissa Slotkin from Michigan, both emphasized the need for debate on the party’s direction and future. Slotkin expressed her intention to vote against any candidate who does not present clear priorities…
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Sen. Bernie Sanders announced at a news conference on Tuesday that he will not support Sen. Chuck Schumer for re-election as Senate majority leader when Democrats take control next year. Sanders praised Schumer but argued that "the time is now" for change in Democratic leadership. Joining Sanders was Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who also stated she would not back Schumer without endorsing a specific candidate to replace…
Chuck Schumer, a New York senator, expressed confidence about becoming the Senate majority leader despite receiving fewer endorsements from fellow Democrats following the midterm elections where his party gained at least 54 seats in the Senate. This came after Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced he would not back Schumer for the position, joining other Democratic senators who have also declined to support him.
Democrats are increasingly calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down as he prepares to lead the party into the next Congress. This opposition spans different ideological groups within the Democratic caucus, citing a desire for generational change despite Schumer's decade-long leadership and his role in recruiting many of the candidates who won last week’s midterm elections.
Bernie Sanders announced on Tuesday that he will not endorse Chuck Schumer’s bid to become the Senate majority leader for the next Congress. The statement was reported by CBS News, focusing specifically on the relationship between these two Democratic senators and their differing stances within the party.
Chris Van Hollen is considering a challenge to Chuck Schumer for the position of Senate majority leader as Democrats prepare to regain control of the chamber in January. Van Hollen believes that leadership should be chosen based on discussion about how to effectively use their new majority, rather than simply crowning Schumer after his party’s victory. Some newly elected senators like Abdul El-Sayed have publicly…
Sen. Bernie Sanders announced on Tuesday that he will not support Sen. Chuck Schumer for another term as Senate majority leader after Democrats' 2026 victories. Sanders cited a need for change but maintained respect for Schumer's long-standing work ethic and dedication to the party. This announcement comes amid growing calls from progressive members of the Democratic caucus who are pushing for new leadership, though…
Left-wing Democrats are pushing for a change in leadership, calling for New York Senator Chuck Schumer to step down as the Democratic leader in the Senate. Senators Bernie Sanders and Elissa Slotkin, along with incoming senators like Abdul El-Sayed and Troy Jackson, have voiced support for Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen as a potential replacement. Despite leading Democrats to gain at least seven seats in the…
Incoming young and newly elected Democratic senators are pushing for a change in leadership by advocating that Chris Van Hollen replace Chuck Schumer as Senate Minority Leader. Senators like Abdul El-Sayed and Peggy Flanagan argue for generational change, citing dissatisfaction with the current direction of the party. Several new senators from Michigan, Maine, Kansas, Illinois, South Carolina, and New Hampshire have…
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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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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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