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Incoming Democrats skeptical of Chuck Schumer as leader | CNN Politics

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November 08, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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Chuck Schumer is confident heŌĆÖll continue leading Senate Democrats after they captured the chamberŌĆÖs majority in dramatic fashion on Tuesday. Not all Democrats are so sure. CNNŌĆÖs Patrick Svitek reports.

Incoming Democrats skeptical of Chuck Schumer as leader | CNN Politics

Chuck Schumer is confident heŌĆÖll continue leading Senate Democrats after they captured the chamberŌĆÖs majority in dramatic fashion on Tuesday. Not all Democrats are so sure. CNNŌĆÖs Patrick Svitek reports.

Chuck Schumer is confident heŌĆÖll continue leading Senate Democrats after they captured the chamberŌĆÖs majority in dramatic fashion on Tuesday. Not all Democrats are so sure. CNNŌĆÖs Patrick Svitek reports.

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