Schumer Will Help Candidates Who Want Him Gone

Time: “Chuck Schumer might have to swallow the bitter pill of backing his haters.”

“As this year’s Senate map appears to be shifting more in Democrats’ favor, some of the Senate Minority Leader’s preferred candidates are struggling in their primaries. In key states like Maine, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota, Democrats may ultimately settle on nominees explicitly running to remove Schumer from leadership. The pragmatic Schumer is making clear that he won’t let his ego override his desire to see Democrats regain control of the chamber, according to conversations with a half dozen party insiders.”

“That means Schumer is prepared to root for—and, if needed, put serious money behind—candidates who have made trashing him part of their messaging.”