Anonymous publius 18h

Nah Chris Van Hollen is taking the job.

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Anonymous OP 17h

He hasn’t even said he’s going for it

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Anonymous publius 17h

Considering a few weeks ago he was saying he wasn’t going for it to now saying he’s actively listening mixed with not only the newcomers but even the long termers saying it’s time for generational change sooner rather than not he’s gonna formally say he’s in it

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Anonymous OP 17h

Maybe, I just think it’s more likely he’s just being placating to appeal to people who want a different leader, without actually planning on running

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Anonymous publius 15h

I think if there’s enough appetite he’ll step in and do it. Frankly I think the will is absolutely there and Hollen is the pick most ppl can get behind we don’t know what’s happening behind closed doors but if things get ugly behind closed doors I think he would step in to prevent an elongated fight within the caucus (I think Ossoff would be another pick most of the caucus could get behind but if he’s eyeing a 2028 run then there’s no way in hell he’d stick his neck for it)

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Anonymous OP 14h

As far as I’ve heard, Schumer still has the broad support of his caucus, those who actually elect him and it doesn’t really matter if the public don’t like him. I don’t know what you mean by Van Hollen preventing an elongated fight, wouldn’t the best thing just to have Schumer take the position if that’s your concern?

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