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Updated · POLITICO · Oct 29

Elizabeth Warren Eyes Senate Democrats' No. 3 Post as Amy Klobuchar Nears Governor Win

Updated

Updated · POLITICO · Oct 29

Elizabeth Warren Eyes Senate Democrats' No. 3 Post as Amy Klobuchar Nears Governor Win

Q: Is Elizabeth Warren weighing a title change, or a bigger chance to shape the Senate’s agenda after the elections?

Elizabeth Warren appears to be weighing more than a title change. The reporting points to her interest in a larger Senate Democratic leadership role because it would likely give her a stronger hand in shaping caucus priorities, messaging and internal strategy after the midterms. Warren is currently No. 5 in the Senate Democratic hierarchy as a vice chair. She is not seeking the top leadership post, but she is considering whether to move up, including potentially into the No. 3 position now held by Amy Klobuchar as Steering and Policy chair. That job matters because it is tied to policy planning and helps influence what issues the caucus emphasizes. The opening depends in part on whether Klobuchar leaves the Senate for Minnesota’s governorship, which several reports say is possible. A broader post-election reshuffle is also expected, with leadership elections likely in early December and some roles possibly redefined. So the move is not being described as symbolic. The No. 3 slot would give Warren a bigger platform inside leadership at a moment when Senate Democrats are expected to reassess priorities, committee roles and strategy. It would also keep a woman in the top tier of leadership if Klobuchar departs. Warren has not committed publicly and is expected to decide only after reviewing the post-election landscape. But the available reporting suggests the real draw is increased influence over the Senate agenda, not just a new title.

2 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Oct 29

Elizabeth Warren is weighing a post-midterm bid for a bigger Senate Democratic leadership role, including the caucus' No. 3 position, according to a person familiar with her thinking.
The opening could come if Amy Klobuchar, who now serves as Steering and Policy chair, wins Minnesota's governor race next week as expected and leaves the Senate.
Warren currently holds the No. 5 spot and is not seeking the top Democratic leadership job, the person said.
A Klobuchar departure would also leave the top tier of Senate Democratic leadership without a woman for the first time in a decade.