Senator Chris Van Hollen made it clear on Wednesday that Democratic senators should hold off on committing to Senator Chuck Schumer as their next majority leader. The Maryland senator argued that the party needs to secure a promise for a bold policy agenda before backing anyone for the top spot. He pointed to the current cost-of-living crisis under President Donald Trump as a major reason why the party must change its approach.
As reported by Bloomberg, Van Hollen stated, “Working people have been screwed for way too long, and we need to unrig an economy that’s been built to serve billionaires and big corporations.” He added, “It’s not a time for incrementalism. It’s a time to move forward a very bold kitchen table agenda.”
