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Khanna Pushes for Democratic Leadership Overhaul Post-Shutdown

11/12/2025

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) urged the Democratic Party to overhaul its leadership after the government shutdown.
Khanna called current leaders 'out of touch' and praised emerging figures such as New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) echoed Khanna, saying the leadership is disconnected from the grassroots and asking who could replace Schumer.

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) urged the Democratic Party to overhaul its leadership after the government shutdown.
Khanna called current leaders 'out of touch' and praised emerging figures such as New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) echoed Khanna, saying the leadership is disconnected from the grassroots and asking who could replace Schumer.