Senate Democrats Get First Leadership Fight Since 1994

“As House Democrats barrel toward a speakership coronation, Senate Dems are getting their first contested race for leader in over 30 years,” Axios reports.

“Democrats have spent years tearing themselves apart over the party’s direction — without forcing their leaders to win a head-to-head vote.”

“Senate Democrats will get that fight this year for the first time since Tom Daschle vs. Chris Dodd in 1994 — courtesy of Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) challenging Chuck Schumer (D-NY).”