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BumRushDaShow

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Tue Dec 3, 2024, 12:24 PM Dec 3

Chuck Schumer Reelected Senate Democratic Leader For The Fifth Time [View all]

Source: Huff Post

Dec 3, 2024, 11:22 AM EST


WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday was unanimously reelected as the Senate Democratic leader for the fifth consecutive time.

“I am honored and humbled to be chosen by my colleagues to continue leading Senate Democrats during this crucial period for our country,” Schumer said in a statement. “Our caucus has led the way in passing historic legislation that has improved the lives of millions of Americans and we remain laser focused on addressing the most pressing challenges facing our country.”

Senate Democrats also unanimously voted to approve their new leadership team for the 119th Congress, which kicks off in January with Donald Trump heading back to the White House.

Democratic leaders will mostly be the same as they’ve been in this Congress, with Schumer at the top and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) keeping his No. 2 post as the Democratic whip. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) will keep their posts as vice chairs of the Democratic Caucus. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) will keep her title as the caucus’ secretary.

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chuck-schumer-elected-senate-democratic-leader_n_674f22a4e4b0a8334ca57266

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"Democrats in disarray!" Ray Bruns Dec 3 #1
This isn't a comment on Schumer as dem leader, but where are the senate Raskins, Crocketts, AOCs, & Swalwells? CrispyQ Dec 3 #2
The article is about the SENATE. I do not know when the House elects their leadership. riversedge Dec 3 #6
I wasn't asking about house leadership. I wanted to know where the firebrands in the senate are. CrispyQ Dec 3 #7
"I wanted to know where the firebrands in the senate are." BumRushDaShow Dec 3 #11
Thanks for adding to the list. CrispyQ Dec 3 #14
Fetterman has only been there for 2 years BumRushDaShow Dec 3 #17
Schiff! I forgot about him!! CrispyQ Dec 3 #21
Deleted by poster Miguelito Loveless Dec 3 #3
I can't imagine anyone else in that role. Schumer has done a fantastic job, has kept his team together on a good path SheilaAnn Dec 3 #4
Agree. He knows the senior GOP leadership. bucolic_frolic Dec 3 #5
I agree & in reference to my above post, leadership roles are different than firebrand roles. CrispyQ Dec 3 #8
In the Senate, along the lines of those you mentioned from the House, the first name that comes to my mind is lees1975 Dec 3 #9
One more (I forgot about) - Adam Schiff BumRushDaShow Dec 3 #12
Big Mistake uncledad Dec 3 #10
That wasn't his job BumRushDaShow Dec 3 #13
He's the leader uncledad Dec 3 #16
"The American voters decided that the democrats in the senate were not worthy of retaining a majority." BumRushDaShow Dec 3 #18
Agree to disagree uncledad Dec 3 #20
meh RandiFan1290 Dec 3 #15
I Can't Remember-what- he said but Schumer -was- Critized for saying something Harsh about 1 1/2+ yr back... electric_blue68 Dec 3 #19
unanimous? RussBLib Dec 4 #22
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