Democrats in disarray as rank and file clash with Chuck Schumer’s plan to run elderly moderates in must-win races
Senator Tina Smith broke with party leadership to endorse a more progressive candidate for her own vacating Senate seat.
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Senate Democrats are clashing over Leader Chuck Schumer’s 2026 recruitment strategy, with several senators backing insurgent candidates over Schumer’s preferred moderate choices. This internal rift highlights growing frustration with establishment leadership and the party's direction following the 2024 election.
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