Post by @Nonilex@masto.ai

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

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., announced Thursday he will run for Senate majority leader, becoming the first to challenge Sen.

#progressives #chrisvanhollen #chuckschumer #democrat #change #leadership #congress #senate #uspol

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@TerryHancock@realsocial.life 10 min. ago

@Nonilex

For me, Van Hollen is the guy who went to El Salvador to help a wrongly-deported constituent in defiance of the Trump regime and the dictator of El Salvador.

I'm sold. I hope he gets it.

contrasocial

@contrasocial@mastodon.social 36 min. ago

@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.

MyOpinion

@MyOpinion@mas.to 2 hr. ago

@Nonilex We need Chris Van Hollen!

Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai 3 hr. ago

“In this election, the American people called for change. They called for a change from Donald Trump’s disastrous policies — but even bigger than that, a change from the status quo that isn’t working for working people,” #ChrisVanHollen said in a statement.

Van Hollen’s move follows attempts by grassroots #progressives — & some newly elected #Democratic senators — to draft him for the position as some seek an alternative to #ChuckSchumer.

#USpol #Congress #Senate #Democrats #change

Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai 3 hr. ago

“It’s now on us to meet this moment, & to do that we need new leadership. This is not about any one person — it’s about answering the call of the American people. That is why I’m running for Senate Majority Leader,” #ChrisVanHollen added.

#ChuckSchumer, who has led the #Senate Democratic caucus since 2017, remains favored to retain the position of Democratic leader. Still, it’s likely to be the most serious challenge he has gotten for the job.

#USpol #Congress #progressive #Democrats #change

Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai 3 hr. ago

Dem senators will hold a vote in December to choose their leadership for the next #Congress. That vote is held behind closed doors & requires a simple majority of the caucus.

#ChrisVanHollen plans to run on having the new Dem majority use every available tool to end the #Iran #war, starting with the upcoming government #funding measure to avoid a December #shutdown, acc/to his team. He’s also proposing to reverse #Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” get #money out of #politics & tackle #corruption.

Nomdeb

@nomdeb@mstdn.social 25 min. ago

@Nonilex it would be very nice if Schumer put country and what Americans want above his own personal desires, and stepped aside gracefully. Now he may believe he can do the better job, but America has spoken forcefully that they do not agree. There’s nothing to stop Schumer from advising and continuing to provide his expertise and experience and contacts to help Hollen and the democrats.

FurballsNHairballs

@ChrisHolladay@mastodon.social 3 hr. ago

@Nonilex
My main man Sen Van Hollen rises to the occasion.Just like El Sslvador.

That Nonproductive Guy

@nonproductive@mastodon.social 3 hr. ago

@Nonilex If Jeffries and Schumer actually cared about positive change for the American people they would respect their wishes and step aside. Let new blood in, mentor them, and champion the causes the Voters want, not their donors.

Crystal_Fish_Caves

@Crystal_Fish_Caves@mstdn.party 3 hr. ago

@Nonilex that is great news it is painful to watch schumer talk as though he is connecting to people. get out of the way old man says a woman prob same age as he is. anyone want to go bar hopping and slam dancing? I'm in; he would snap like a twig, but I do have a mean hip check

The Cheekqualizer

@cheekqualizer@hear-me.social 3 hr. ago

@Nonilex

I want to start fundraising for Kamala to NOT run in 2028. Like here's a duffle bag full of cash, just sit this one out. Who's with me

PonderStibbons

@PonderStibbons@mas.to 3 hr. ago

@Nonilex

It's time to chuck Schumer.