Schumer's path to the majority runs through his Democratic critics
On a good day, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer can see a Democratic majority in 2027.Why it matters: On a bad one, he can see the caucus that comes with it.Abdul El-Sayed's 48.5% to 47.5% victory over Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) exposed an uncomfortable reality for Schumer: Some of the Democrats most likely to deliver him a majority may also be the hardest to lead."If you're Chuck Schumer, I'm dangerous," El-Sayed said during the campaign.
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On a good day, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer can see a Democratic majority in 2027.Why it matters: On a bad one, he can see the caucus that comes with it.Abdul El-Sayed's 48.5% to 47.5% victory over Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) exposed an uncomfortable reality for Schumer: Some of the Democrats most likely to deliver him a majority may also be the hardest to lead."If you're Chuck Schumer, I'm dangerous," El-Sayed said during the campaign. "If you're AIPAC, I'm dangerous. If you're a corporate PAC, I'm dangerous."Driving the news: Schumer was quick to endorse El-Sayed Wednesday, like he did after Graham Platner clobbered his preferred candidate in Maine.
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- On a good day, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer can see a Democratic majority in 2027.Why it matters: On a bad one, he can see the caucus that comes with it.Abdul El-Sayed's 48.5% to 47.5% victory over Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) exposed an uncomfortable reality for Schumer: Some of the Democrats most likely to deliver him a majority may also be the hardest to lead."If you're Chuck Schumer, I'm dangerous," El-Sayed said during the campaign.
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