"Van Hollen isn't pursuing Schumer's job, a source familiar told Axios, but he does want a "serious discussion on how to more effectively fight back" against President Trump. Between the lines: Van Hollen has quietly been building his national profile, and some progressives want him to run for president. Progressives say they are open to other leadership hopefuls. Talking points privately circulated by the progressive groups last week argued Van Hollen is "uniquely prepared for this moment.""
""The conversation is started, the conversation is legitimized and the conversation is moving forward, and the last people to accept the point will be those closest to Chuck Schumer, including some of his fellow senators," Green said. Green pointed to Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), both of whom have steered clear of Schumer criticism following the end of the shutdown."
Progressive organizations privately circulated talking points positioning Sen. Chris Van Hollen as a viable alternative to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Van Hollen has raised his national profile and engaged with national Indivisible leaders, leading some progressives to view him as a potential presidential candidate. Van Hollen reportedly seeks a ‘‘serious discussion’’ on countering President Trump rather than actively pursuing Schumer's job. Progressive organizers say the conversation about leadership change is underway and legitimized, while some senators close to Schumer have avoided public criticism amid the shutdown aftermath.
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