Just to state really clearly what is going here.
The New York Times is leading an information warfare operation to mislead the public that Chuck Schumer has the votes, and is the inevitable next Majority Leader.
This is not the case. Schumer has significant opposition both from new and incumbent Senators.
We have see the New York Times use this disinformation tactic many times before.
Do not be misled.
https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration/117536299911092203
The New York Times is a precision information warfare weapon. This is not hyperbole. They target specific stories and blow them out of proportion to assert maximum influence at critical moments.
This is only possible because of trust. Their ammunition is public trust. They build trust over time and then fire it in targeted attacks like the current Alaska ballot campaign.
Whenever you see something creditable from the NYT recognize they are simply rearming their trust stockpile.
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@mastodonmigration I saw their headline and concur with your analysis. They want him in and mislead to achieve that.