Who is Chris Van Hollen? The senator challenging Schumer as a progressive voice for Democrats

First reported by Guardian at Thu 6:19 AM · 8 outlets in all

1. Guardian2hWho is Chris Van Hollen? The senator challenging Schumer as a progressive voice for Democrats
2. The Nation8hWho Will Lead the New Congress? Van Hollen vs. SchumerRobert L. Borosage Can the bluenami clean its own house?
3. Al Jazeera14hUS Senator Chris Van Hollen seeks to lead Democrats: Who is he?Van Hollen is known for his antiwar positions and championing progressive causes.
4. NY Post15hLefty Dem Chris Van Hollen challenging Schumer for Senate Majority leader, arguing voters ‘called for change’Van Hollen’s challenge comes after he said he was considering a bid and after Schumer has said he has the necessary support to win.
5. The Hill16hVan Hollen says he will challenge Schumer for majority leaderSen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said he would challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for the role of majority leader on Thursday, setting up a showdown in the upper chamber as Democrats prepare to retake the majority. In a post to the social platform X, Van Hollen called for “new leadership” in the Senate.…
6. Axios16hChris Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate majority leaderSen. Chris Van Hollen announced Thursday that he'll challenge Chuck Schumer for majority leader.Why it matters: Van Hollen's bid gives grassroots activists nearly three weeks to pressure Senate Democrats before they cast secret ballots in the Dec. 1 leadership election.The attempt to oust Schumer (D-N.Y.) underscores that deep divisions are plaguing the Democratic Party despite its overwhelming midterm success.Van Hollen (D-Md.) has served in the Senate since 2017 and has been in Congress since 2003.Schumer has been the Senate Democratic leader since 2017 and has served in the Senate since…
7. CNN16hChris Van Hollen launches challenge against Chuck Schumer to lead Senate Democrats
8. Washington Post(subscription required)16hVan Hollen will challenge Schumer to lead Senate DemocratsThe Maryland Democrat said the country’s election called for change but acknowledged he is an underdog for the role.