Progressive Survey Shows Calls for New Democratic Leaders
A survey of more than 4,300 progressive activists found 72% want someone other than Chuck Schumer to lead Senate Democrats, while 52% favor replacing Hakeem Jeffries as House leader. The poll was released Monday by Our Revolution as Democrats prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress next year.
Schumer drew full support from 5% of respondents, while 22% said they were willing to wait and see what he delivers. Jeffries had stronger backing: 18% supported him, and 29% said they would take a wait-and-see approach.
Our Revolution is calling for “open, competitive leadership elections” in the new Democratic Congress. The organization urged potential candidates to explain publicly how they would use a majority to challenge corporate influence, lower costs and deliver for working people.
Neither Schumer nor Jeffries has indicated he intends to abandon his bid for a top leadership role. In a joint statement Monday, they said Democrats had a mandate to address affordability, stop what they called the “reckless war of choice in Iran,” expand access to affordable health care and hold people accountable for corruption. “A new day is coming on January 3rd,” they said, adding that Democrats were “united and ready to lead.”
No Democrat has officially announced a challenge to either leader. Punchbowl News reported Monday that Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) was open to challenging Schumer after receiving calls urging him to do so.
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