U.S. · POLITICS · NOV 13, 6:06 AM ET

Sen Bernie Sanders supports Chris Van Hollen’s bid to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader post

Reported by 33 outlets in the past day, including Fox News, The New York Times, The Guardian.

1What happened

Sen. Bernie Sanders is backing Sen. Chris Van Hollen for the role of Senate Democratic leader, as Van Hollen challenges Sen. Chuck Schumer for the role. Fox News ↗

2Also reported

Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has emerged as a favorite of Democrats seeking an alternative to Senator Chuck Schumer, who says he has the votes to win. The New York Times ↗

Sources

Sen Bernie Sanders supports Chris Van Hollen's bid to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader post ↗Fox News
Chris Van Hollen Set to Challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader ↗The New York Times
Chris Van Hollen says he will run for Senate majority leader, challenging fellow Democrat Chuck Schumer – as it happened ↗The Guardian
Van Hollen launches challenge to Schumer for Senate majority leader ↗MS NOW
Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader ↗NPR
Chris Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate majority leader ↗Axios