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Democrats Consider Removing Schumer Amid Midterm Frustrations

3/21/2026

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Frustration among some Democrats over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has led to discussions of removing him after the midterm elections.
Senator Chris Murphy said informal vote counts gauged support for removing Schumer.
Murphy maintains that Schumer still has backing from the caucus.
Progressive senators, including Elizabeth Warren and Tina Smith, are dissatisfied with Schumer's negotiating style.
Some members of a group called “Fight Club” are considering opposing Schumer-backed candidates.

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Frustration among some Democrats over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has led to discussions of removing him after the midterm elections.
Senator Chris Murphy said informal vote counts gauged support for removing Schumer.
Murphy maintains that Schumer still has backing from the caucus.
Progressive senators, including Elizabeth Warren and Tina Smith, are dissatisfied with Schumer's negotiating style.
Some members of a group called “Fight Club” are considering opposing Schumer-backed candidates.