Bernie Sanders Rejects Chuck Schumer
Bernie Sanders says he will not back Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader in the new Congress.
November 10, 2026 · Updated 9:01pm ET
PBS NewsHour'The time is now for change.' Bernie Sanders won't support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
CBS NewsBernie Sanders says he won't support Schumer as Democratic leader in new Congress
Washington TimesSanders not backing Schumer for majority leader
MS NOWVan Hollen calls colleagues as Schumer’s leadership faces questions
PoliticoMachinists union calls on Schumer to step aside as leader
Washington ExaminerOpposition to Schumer leading Senate grows among Democrats
The New York TimesBernie Sanders Opposes Schumer as Majority Leader
The HillSanders, Slotkin won’t back Schumer as Senate Democratic leader
Breitbart NewsMajor Labor Union Joins Calls to Reject Schumer as Senate Majority Leader
TPMWill Schumer Be Leader? Should He?
Roll CallRift grows among Senate Democrats over who will lead in majority
Deseret NewsOpinion: The people versus Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer
TruthoutIn Letter, 600,000-Member Machinists Union Urges Schumer to Step Aside
Associated PressBernie Sanders won't support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it's time for change
TownhallCould Chuck Schumer Actually Get Booted From Leadership?
New RepublicBernie Sanders Warns Chuck Schumer His Days as Senate Leader Are Up
NBC NewsBernie Sanders says he won’t support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
Epoch TimesSenate Democrats Not Fully United Behind Schumer as Democratic Majority Leader
Boston GlobeBernie Sanders won’t support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it’s time for change
Political WireVan Hollen Calls Colleagues
Common Dreams600,000-Member Machinists Union Calls on Schumer To Allow ‘A New Generation To Lead’ Democrats
SemaforProgressives confront their limited leverage as they take on Democratic leaders
Washington MonthlyHakeem Jeffries Is Not Old, and Chuck Schumer Is Not Done
Raw StoryStark warning as calls for major Capitol shakeup grow louder: 'A new day is coming'
Democracy Now!Schumer Faces Pressure to Step Aside as Chris Van Hollen Hints at Run for Senate Majority Leader
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What happened
- Sen. Bernie Sanders
Bernie SandersUnited States Senator from Vermont said Tuesday he would not support Chuck Schumer
Chuck SchumerAmerican politician (born 1950) to lead the incoming Democratic Senate majority, saying voters wanted change. - The 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace WorkersInternational Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workerstrade union of machinists and aerospace workers also urged Schumer to step aside for a new generation of leaders.
- Sen. Elissa Slotkin
Elissa SlotkinAmerican politician (born 1976) withheld support from any candidate without a concrete governing plan, saying she was not seeking the job herself. - Schumer said he was confident he would win and that Senate Democrats were united on priorities including lowering costs.
- Leadership elections are expected Dec. 1, with Sen. Chris Van Hollen calling colleagues about a possible bid but no challenger formally declared.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets emphasized growing demands for leadership change despite Democrats’ sweeping election victories. The New York Times said opposition “burst into the open,” while PBS NewsHour carried AP’s description of a “seismic confrontation.” Opinion coverage differed: TPM questioned Schumer’s suitability for the moment, while an MS NOW column called efforts to replace him a mistake.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets emphasized widening opposition to Schumer despite Democrats’ election success and his confidence in party unity. Breitbart highlighted the clash with its headline “Schumer Claims Unity,” while the Washington Examiner noted dissent across the party’s ideological spectrum. The Washington Times stressed that the uprising still lacked a declared challenger.
Schumer Leadership Debate
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Nov 10Bernie Sanders Rejects Chuck Schumer (this story)Leans Left
- Nov 9Chris Van Hollen Weighs Schumer ChallengeMostly Right
- Nov 9Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer Face BlowbackMostly Right
- Nov 6Incoming Senators Oppose Chuck SchumerBalanced
- Nov 5Democrats Debate Sen. Schumer's LeadershipBalanced
