He may look like just another old white man, but check his political positions/history, he’s not typical establishment.
Sen #ChrisVanHollen says he will challenge Sen #ChuckSchumer for majority leader
The Maryland #Democrat said he is “answering the call of the American people” as grassroots #progressives & some newly elected senators call for #change in #leadership.
#USpol #Congress #Senate
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-chris-van-hollen-says-will-challenge-sen-chuck-schumer-majority-le-rcna609100
@Nonilex
The important things to me about Van Hollen is that he actually still has a spirit of service and understands at at least a basic level that his job is to deliver for his constituents.
I also believe him on his changed beliefs regarding Israel. It demonstrates that he's not a rigid ideaologue like Schumer who denies what's right in front of his face.
He's not as left as I'd like, but he seems to have genuine integrity and principles beyond just feathering his nest.