Slotkin Signals Possible Challenge to Schumer for Senate Majority Leader
Sen. Elissa Slotkin hints at a potential bid to replace Chuck Schumer as Senate majority leader, amid new Democratic members questioning his leadership.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, DC — Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) told reporters at a Washington, DC event on November 7 that she would not rule out running for the Senate’s Democratic leadership, while remaining unclear about supporting incumbent majority leader Chuck Schumer.
Slotkin’s remarks come as a wave of newly elected Democrats express uncertainty over Schumer’s ability to deliver on campaign promises, calling for a generational shift in leadership.
During the event, Slotkin said, Given what happened on election night … before pausing to add she was not ready to commit to either side. Her comments signal that she keeps her options open while the Democratic caucus contemplates who should guide the Senate moving forward.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)