LIVE: Sanders Rejects Schumer for Senate Majority Leader, Says Democrats Need a New Leadership
Bernie Sanders rejects Chuck Schumer’s Senate leadership bid as Democrats face growing calls for a new direction after their 2026 midterm election victory. The Vermont senator says the Democratic Party must respond to voters’ concerns over the cost of living, healthcare, housing and economic inequality instead of simply returning to the same leadership.
Sanders said the election was about change and called for a vigorous debate over the future of the Democratic Party. He also criticised the influence of America’s billionaire class while arguing that working families are struggling to afford basic necessities. Senator Elissa Slotkin joined Sanders in demanding a concrete plan from anyone seeking to lead the Senate Democratic caucus. Meanwhile, Schumer insists that the party is united and says he is confident he will win the leadership vote. Watch the latest developments in the fight over who will lead Senate Democrats.
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