Schumer Poised to Keep Senate Post if Democrats Win 51 Seats in Midterms
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Updated · POLITICO · Nov 2
Schumer Poised to Keep Senate Post if Democrats Win 51 Seats in Midterms
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Nov 2
Summary
Tuesday’s midterms will largely decide whether Chuck Schumer keeps leading Senate Democrats, with senators and aides saying a majority win would make his return all but certain.
A 51-seat Democratic majority would blunt criticism of Schumer’s handling of President Donald Trump by turning a once-longshot outcome into a clear validation of his leadership.
Sheldon Whitehouse voiced the caucus consensus, saying Schumer delivering a Democratic Senate would justify another term as leader.
Falling short of Democrats’ recently rising expectations could leave Schumer facing a tougher internal path back to power even if he remains a central figure in the caucus.