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Sen. Murphy withholds Schumer support amid leadership challenge

3/23/2026

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Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) declined to confirm support for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer amid reports of a replacement bid.
Murphy emphasized caucus unity and shared goals, including ending the war and winning the upcoming election.
Reports indicate Murphy, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Tina Smith, is part of a group dissatisfied with Schumer's leadership.
Schumer backs Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) ahead of a November leadership contest.

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Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) declined to confirm support for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer amid reports of a replacement bid.
Murphy emphasized caucus unity and shared goals, including ending the war and winning the upcoming election.
Reports indicate Murphy, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Tina Smith, is part of a group dissatisfied with Schumer's leadership.
Schumer backs Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) ahead of a November leadership contest.