Sanders calls for new leadership
The gist
Sen. Bernie Sanders said he will not support Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, citing a demand for change.
The fight sets up a secret-ballot leadership vote in early December that will define the party's post-midterm direction.
How it unfolded
- Nov 11, 2025Sanders called a deal to end the government shutdown a "disaster" and described Schumer as an "establishment Democrat" in the party's "corporate wing."
- Aug 11, 2026Sanders wrote a letter asking Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries and DNC Chair Ken Martin to ban super PACs from Democratic primaries.
- Nov 8, 2026Current Affairs argued Democrats' victory will be wasted if Schumer and Jeffries remain in power, citing a November NBC News poll finding 13 percent of voters viewed Schumer positively and 53 percent negatively.
Key terms
- caucuses
- Formed or joined a group of members of the same political party or movement.
- super PACs
- A U.S. political action committee that can raise unlimited funds for independent campaign spending but cannot coordinate with candidates.
- quorum
- The minimum number of members who must be present at a meeting for the group to validly conduct business.
Source: Wikipedia