MoveOn Poll Finds 82% Oppose Schumer as Senate Leader
More than 10,000 MoveOn members responded to a survey in which 82% said they do not want Chuck Schumer to become Senate majority leader next year, when Democrats are expected to control both chambers of Congress, according to MoveOn Civic Action.
The Wednesday poll also found members want the next Senate leader to “use all their power” to reverse Republican policies. Respondents named ending President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, overturning his tariffs and repealing cuts to federal healthcare programs as their top priorities.
“Our members are tired of politicians content with incrementalism—they want bold, creative leadership that will help Democrats usher in affordability and accountability without delay or compromise in the next Congress,” said Joel Payne, MoveOn’s executive director. “We welcome and will support any potential Senate leader willing to meet the moment.”
The results echo a separate survey released Monday by Our Revolution, which polled more than 4,300 progressive activists. It found 72% wanted someone other than Schumer to lead the Senate Democrats; 5% supported him, while 22% said they were willing to see what he delivers.
No Democrat has officially launched a challenge to Schumer or House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is open to challenging Schumer, Punchbowl News reported Monday, citing an “outpouring of calls” urging him to run.
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