Sen. Bernard Sanders, a leading voice for the socialist wing of the Democratic Party, said Tuesday he won’t support Charles E. Schumer for Senate majority leader.
“This election was about change. People want new leadership here in the Senate, so I will not be supporting Chuck,” said Mr. Sanders, a Vermont independent who caucuses with the Democrats.
Asked if he would maintain that position if Mr. Schumer runs unopposed, he said, “Well, he’s not going to run unopposed, I don’t think.”
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Maryland Democrat, is considering whether to mount a bid against Mr. Schumer, the longtime Democratic leader from New York who has served his party through stints in the majority and minority.
Mr. Sanders declined to say whether he’s encouraging Mr. Van Hollen to run.
“Chris will make up his own mind about that,” he said.
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