Chris Van Hollen hints at Senate Majority Leader run
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who may mount a leadership challenge against Sen. Chuck Schumer, called on Congress to “end this war now” by blocking the bill next month. www.commondreams.org/news/jeffrie...
deborahblair.bsky.social40Of course Jeffries won't commit to ending the war by blocking funding. Jeffries works for AIPAC.
ejcon3.bsky.social32JEFFRIES + CHUCK this is NOT same old same old! This is NOT hands across the aisle.This is NOT a blue wave,nor a Tsunami This is a New American Revolution that Destroyed Project 2025 “2nd Revolution “We did NOT vote to be nice,WE THE PEOPLE OF THE 🌎 want ACCOUNTABILITY! You 2 cannot do WHAT WE NEED!
Bullwinkle26If Jeffries hedges on war funding he will hedge on everything we voted for. Call his office and tell him he is not entitled to be speaker. We voted for change. To paraphrase a rare truth from Lindsay Graham: If they vote for Jeffries and Schumer we will be destroyed. And we will deserve it.
DEMOCRACY DIVA24There is ZERO REASON for Jeffriesto be SPEAKER- He SECRETLY met with Jared Kushner JUST BEFORE OUR ELECTION! Why? My Guess is this is to PROTECT NOT JUST ISRAEL AND THEIR GENOCIDE, But also DEMS WHO ARE PART OF THE Epstein coverup! BC they are ALL ENTER-TWINED!
Robert15when he tells you that he is putting Israel first over American soldiers believe him and remove him from leadership
SteveInAshland11Disqualifying reply. For a job interview, that would lead to a quick “we have some other candidates to interview, we’ll get back to you” and escorted out.
Pam Keith86So many ways that Hakeem is the WRONG person to lead our team
𝔻𝕪𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕡𝕚𝕒 𝔹𝕒𝕣𝕓𝕚𝕖2The thing about Chris Van Hollen is he needs to see that this is his moment to shine instead of being president. He was in leadership in the house back when he was in that chamber. This is his calling. 
blairxx.bsky.social2TIME FOR JEFFRIES TO RETIRE NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME BLUE LEADERSHIP A WINKY-DINKY
Last year, Van Hollen slammed Democrats for not endorsing Mamdani. “That kind of spineless politics is what people are sick of.” One who stayed silent: Schumer. Now Democrats have a huge majority — after candidates adopted Mamdani's message. So who will they choose to lead? Schumer? …Van Hollen?
Rosemary4Please run for leader, @vanhollen.senate.gov. #VanHollen
Gretchen Schwarz3Another one who stayed silent: Hakeem (sorry - off topic, but needs to be said)
Hellishchildren2Jeffries hemmed and hawed until the deadline for endorsing Mamdani had almost passed.
Alex Broque1Which one traveled out of the country to locate and meet with their ICE deported constituent? Right, it wasn't ol' Chucky.
Quaker in a Whole New Basement1Van Hollen was the Senator who got off his ass and actually did something for Abrego Garcia. I've been skeptical of the movement to dump Schumer, but I could support Van Hollen.
huntw3.bsky.social1Nuking the filibuster has to part of the deal for Van Hollen to replace Schumer
In light of some apparent confusion, it should be reiterated that my new senator, James Talarico, actually opposes new weapons *sales* to Israel, not just taxpayer-funded military assistance. This puts him in a narrow category alongside Abdul El-Sayed, Chris Van Hollen and Troy Jackson.
#StupidSuez163Bernie Sanders has said repeatedly he opposes all new weapons to Israel, FMF or FMS, under the Netanyahu government but has not said anything about what he thinks in light of a possible Eisenkot-Bennett-Lieberman government. I imagine he would still be opposed, but one can't be certain.
NJ Blue Wave Enjoyer12God I’m so glad he won
A Tower Grows In Brooklyn9AFAICT he still supports the Iron Dome, though? Or did he change his mind and come out against selling/funding that too?
Trudeus2Appreciate the distinction! Very good to know and excited to see how it impacts things
gangsofnewbjork.bsky.social1Portions of the Christian left (namely for example Episcopalians and some Catholics) are incredibly pro-Palestinian and very involved in humanitarian efforts.
Kevin159national discourse is not ready for frontline Dems in red seats like Talarico and Don Leonard who are, if not Tlaib-tier on the issue, firmly on the Israel-critical flank of the party
Bill28oh damn i didn't realize he was that cool
eke4It's cool that this is a radical potion that is also the most basic thing any pastor could effortlessly justify
PUCK NEWS: Has Schumer responded to your concerns, and who else would you support? SANDERS: Schumer has a plan but it's not as difinative as it should be. One of the names out there is Chris Van Hollen. 4/
Allison Gill536Forgive typos. Typing fast trying to keep up. Grazie. 5/
Jess Herr2I support Van Hollen for that role.
Lily is anti-ICE, anti-fascist, anti-MAGA, anti-DSA2Right. The guy who thinks Platner, the Nazi rapist and liar, should get a second chance. Yeah, I don't think a Nazi apologist should be in charge of anything, but we'll see what the Senate thinks of him and his love for Platner.
Beth F2Three cheers for Senator Van Hollen (@vanhollen.senate.gov)
Conan the Accountant2Great news. I've heard good things about Van Hollen and I'm firmly against Schumer's uninspired leadership.
BREAKING: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elissa Slotkin said they will not be supporting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for majority leader after Democrats’ midterms wins, arguing the party needs a “new generation of leadership.”
reneedodson.bsky.social9We The People voted for change
Claudine 🇨🇦5You can't keep him as leader when he's so close to Netanyahu, your ally in the Iran war, and promoter of the genocide in Gaza. 🙏
(RN) Mayhem4He’s going to want to continue Trump‘s illegal war that Israel forced them to start because for Chuck Schumer Israel comes before America
Boycott Fox and Twitter 🇺🇦2Only if Bernie agrees not to run again in '28
smknjohnny17.bsky.social2i would go with whomever Bernie nominates!
Erica 🖖🏻🖖🏻1The same Slotkin who supported the republican for senator of MI? That Slotkin?
Für sachliche Politik57"Die Senatoren Bernie Sanders und Elissa Slotkin haben erklärt, dass sie Chuck Schumer nach den Erfolgen der Demokraten bei den Zwischenwahlen nicht als Mehrheitsführer unterstützen werden. Sie argumentieren, dass die Partei eine „neue Generation von Führungskräften“ benötige."
Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑18Got a Democratic senator or two? Tell them to be like Slotkin & Sanders! Find your Dem senator here & say you expect them to find a Senate Majority Leader who meets the moment. www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Wendy Orent7So Bernie’s not supporting Chuck. Frankly I don’t give a…damn.
DSP💙#🟦✡️6Simce we're dealing in ageism, does this also apply to Bernie Sanders, who is 10 years older than Chuck Schumer?
Jay Weixelbaum3Dude in his 80s calling other people old. Sure grandpa
Is it time for Chuck Schumer to be replaced as Senate Majority Leader? Here’s what I think.
yinz5This election has repudiated Schumer and Jeffries as much as Trump. Bibi's sock puppets CANNOT lead this Congress.
Devin𓅃3Van Hollen would be great. It is crazy to think that with so many talented senators no one is willing to stand up.
rjcass.bsky.social1NO holes barred, won't take crap and is a bulldog = Elizabeth Warren.
jack1Israel has complete control of House and Senate leadership. It is a total joke and everyone is afraid to talk about it.
Sharon Lawrence1schumer's daughter is a top.lobbyist for amazon. he will not drain the swamp.
A timely conversation between one of the world's most insightful experts on authoritarianism and one the senate's most courageous leaders. Thanks @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @vanhollen.senate.gov for this! snyder.substack.com/p/now-we-act...
chingonatown.bsky.social3Schumer and Jeffries need to go! I have written my elected representatives and urged them for new leadership that is not beholden to corporations and Isreal.
UniversalHealthcare3I'm upset to hear Democratic House Leadership is threatening to make new Democratic Reps lives a living hell if they do what their voters elected them to do. That's not democracy and Democratic voters are done with Democrats who sell us out. So I look forward to Primary season 2028.
boc120.bsky.social2Would be great to see @vanhollen.senate.gov as Senate Majority Leader!
Lori 🇺🇦🐸🌊1I have been working as a volunteer with Indivisible since its inception! Fantastic organization. They definitely do more effective work than the DNC.
The thing about Chris Van Hollen is that he displays remarkably good character when absolutely no one is watching. I really hope he becomes the next Senate Majority Leader. A story of civic virtue, in practice davekarpf.beehiiv.com/p/a-story-of...
Jeff Roberts4Came here to write how much I enjoyed your post today. Little acts like this mean a lot. Thanks for sharing!
Katherine4Amen, Brother! This is a lovely story.
Kate Baxter-Kauf2This is lovely and I really appreciate your sharing it.
Kat Maybury2❤️ this. I was a newly working for The Nature Conservancy and remember hearing about the fight for Belt Woods! That Van Hollen was a decent person and a good legislator even then is more evidence that he is the kind of person that should be leading the party.
Peter Loge33A story about what politics can be from the usually reliably irascible @davekarpf.bsky.social
city trees6This wonderful story just landed in my inbox and reminded me to call my senators (Ossoff and Warnock) to request that they back Van Hollen as Senate Majority Leader. Done and done (and not for the first time, either, which I also pointed out)!
Troy4Nice little piece on van hollen being a mentsch and good legislator. A pettier reason I’d throw in to support van hollen-when he went to El Salvador yglesias decried it as grandstanding that would hurt Democrats. I think it’s good to tell that nihilist centrist wing of the party to shut the fuck up
Plastic Resurrection41) I had no idea Dave Karpf is One of Us treehuggers 2) Van Hollen for Majority Leader because he is good people and yes that really matters
Senator John Fetterman said Senator Chris Van Hollen has 'never done anything' and therefore does not deserve to be voted Senate Majority Leader over Chuck Schumer.
StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻60This guy's brain is broken.
jana goldman48That cinches it for Van Hollen!!!
Clank Ruby33Every republican wants Chuck Schumer for majority leader!
blueduck 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇲🇽26Gosh, I wonder why that jagoff would protect Chuck?
Tigers Claw 🐅🐾 虎の爪251. Kick Fetterman out of the goddamn party, or at least yank his committee assignments, he’s unreliable. 2. If Lurch doesn’t like someone, that should be reason enough to vote for them.
You’re terrible Muriel! 🏳️🌈22If Fetterman supports Schumer that’s a good reason right there to pick someone else.
The Beethoven Group4So Van Hollen should be leader.
Andrew M. | Founder & Advisor 🇬🇷 🇺🇸4Why do people talk to this irrelevant, fat, diseased pig @fetterman.senate.gov at this point?
Bearcats Grad3This just tells me that Chuck definitely needs to go.
You’re terrible Muriel! 🏳️🌈3If Fetterman supports Schumer that’s a good reason right there to pick someone else.
MidnightMinute3This tells me that Van Hollen is a good pick for Senate Majority Leader.
🍁CANADIAN ANTIFA🍁2Of course he would BIRDS OF A FEATHER!! YOU CAN TELL A PERSONS TRUE WORTH BY WHO THEY ASSOCIATE WITH.
One Citizen2To be fair, Fetterman knows a lot about not doing anything. 🙄
Becca's Mullet is Sending Postcards to Voters2Why would anybody ask him?
Bernie Sanders says he won’t back Chuck Schumer for leader. Chris Van Hollen hasn’t closed the door on running against him. A machinists union with 600,000 members wants Schumer out. “We shouldn’t have a coronation," says Van Hollen. More: www.levernews.com/new-democrat...
Rex Frederick Estell2No Kings means NO KINGS! Got it?
Miriam1#Schumer & #Jeffries are against #Medicare4All. Their wish list for #ICE is to take their masks off when they shoot you in the face. Both accept #AIPAC & support #Israel to the detriment of the US. The question isn't whether they should go. It's how the hell have they held onto power this long.
Valentenya the climate policy strategy cat 🍉 🐈⬛1If it really is impossible for the Dems to reform themselves to address the multiple crises the US and the world faces then violence on the streets is the only option. If substantive policy changes on social and environmental justice can't be achieved we're staring down civilisation collapse.
Craig Blämer1but they're backed by The Third Wayve!
dc4hope.bsky.social1F that decrepit old Nazi POs Yeah… I said Nazi!!
Should Chuck Schumer be the Senate Majority Leader? Bernie Sanders weighs in. New pod tomorrow! @sanders.senate.gov
SRL5Bernie is still a man of the people. Oh how the DNC got it wrong in 2016. They are to blame for the mess we are in. No more establishment democrats! They do nothing for the people and give us crumbs. That’s exactly how we ended up with Trump!
sarahb1111.bsky.social2This is about generational change. The midterms won on the under 30 vote. Leadership must listen and speak to them. Chuck is simply not the guy to do that. Not anymore.
chris-miner.bsky.social2Urgency is the issue. Van Holland has been mentioned in the senate. Gotta move fast. Two years may seem like a long time, but it really isn’t. If criminals the last two years of Biden ended up in prison, we wouldn’t have had the last two years of this clown, shit show
pucci81.bsky.social1Thank you @sanders.senate.gov! Please run @vanhollen.senate.gov !
Carol Norris1Yay, @sanders.senate.gov! Run, @vanhollen.senate.gov, run!
Cath RN, PhD7I think @schumer.senate.gov needs to hear this.
Ken Chia, some guy online5I like how Bernie is both civil here yet doesn't duck the question
Jeffrey Phillips3Crazy how people throw out "antisemitism" to attack leftists for caring about human lives and democratic social progress... when the two political figures I MOST trust and aspire to are these guys 👇