Slotkin Won't Rule Out Challenging Schumer for Leader
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., said Saturday she would not rule out challenging Sen. Chuck Schumer for majority leader. She spoke at Crooked Con, a conference hosted by Crooked Media.
54 seats at least: Senate Democrats' expected size after Tuesday's midterms.
Van Hollen urged colleagues to withhold commitments until Schumer outlines his vision.
Sen. Mark Kelly said he plans to support Schumer.
Several incoming freshmen have vowed not to back Schumer or withheld support.
Why it matters: Schumer, 75, has led Senate Democrats for almost a decade. He has no declared opponent and remains the favorite.
The contest reflects a split between established moderates and newer progressive members.
Slotkin, Van Hollen and Kelly are all seen as possible 2028 presidential candidates.
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Where they split: Coverage does not dispute the facts; the outlets differ in emphasis, with USA Today centering Slotkin's background and CNN centering the broader caucus resistance and Schumer's standing as favorite.
Center coverage, 2 sources: The center sees Slotkin's opening as a generational leadership test, introducing her as a moderate with a national security background.
Left coverage, 4 sources: The left sees growing caucus resistance to Schumer despite the win, with members demanding a new direction before granting support.
