Reed Backs Schumer for Majority Leader

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement in support of re-electing U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as Senate Majority Leader in the new Congress: “The debate over who should lead Senate Democrats in the next Congress is healthy. This historic election and the rebuke of President Trump is proof of Senator Schumer’s capacity to plan, lead, and win. “Chuck Schumer listens to his caucus. He works tirelessly for every Senator and for working people everywhere. “I have so many talented colleagues. People like Chris Van Hollen have every right to offer their vision. Chris and I agree on many things, and I think he shares the goals of every member of the caucus: to fight as hard as possible for everyday Americans. I will support Senator Schumer as leader for the simple reason that Chuck is incredibly effective at the job. “The Senate Majority Leader’s role is to move legislation to help America’s families. It is to harness the talent, viewpoints, and passion of our caucus against the unprecedented chaos and corruption of the Trump Administration. Our caucus, led by Chuck, will keep fighting, evolving, and winning.”