While we are watching this Senate leadership battle play out, let's think about one of the major implications. Whoever wins is going to have the power of appointing committee positions.

Right now the battle lines are being drawn, with billionaire elite backed moderates supporting Chuck Schumer, and #WeThePeople backed progressives supporting Chris Van Hollen.

If we want to break the yoke of the billionaire elite on positions of power within the Senate, Chris Van Hollen must win this fight.