Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is facing a potentially serious challenge to his hold on power as momentum builds behind Chris Van Hollen, with the Maryland senator now reportedly open to a run for majority leader.
A movement to draft Van Hollen to challenge Schumer is gaining steam, according to Politico Playbook, which reported Monday that two people close to the effort said it was underway.
A person familiar with Van Hollen’s thinking told the outlet that the senator has “received an outpouring of calls and is now in active listening mode.”
I just can’t see that happening without either serious deception or a serious threat from a 3rd party. The neoliberals have already proven they don’t give a shit about vote splitting and will happily lose to fascists rather than accept progressives, so I don’t think any 3rd party could ever be enough of a threat. That leaves only trickery and deception (or maybe a well timed bus wreck).
You’re probably right but we should try organize accordingly anyway. The leadership, the “consultants”…No right wing Democrat should have a moment of tranquility in public. Frankly, there should be protesters outside of every one of their houses 24/7.