Progressive group Indivisible is demanding Senate Democrats replace Chuck Schumer as leader right after the party took both chambers, citing weak ratings and a push for harder-edged “fighters.”
The progressive organization Indivisible called on Democratic lawmakers to choose new Senate leadership the day after midterm elections that handed Democrats control of both chambers of Congress.
The demand landed Wednesday as Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York celebrated the party’s Senate gains. Newly elected Democrats from multiple states have already declined to lock in behind him for majority leader, turning a victory night into an early leadership fight.
Indivisible framed the election as a mandate against “business as usual.” The group pointed to Schumer’s faltering public standing and told Senate Democrats to install someone ready to lead a more aggressive fight.