# Bernie Sanders Opposes Schumer as Majority Leader > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/431949 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 9 outlets covering · First listed: New York Times, Nov 10, 2026, 7:37 PM · Read it: The progressive leader was among a few Democrats who signaled skepticism about Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, though his allies offered support and called for party unity. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 10, 2026, 4:16 PM: [Bernie Sanders says he will not back Schumer for Senate Democratic leader]() — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom) - Nov 10, 2026, 4:22 PM: [Bernie Sanders says he won’t support Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leadership]() — AP (Wire service, United States) - Nov 10, 2026, 4:26 PM: ['The time is now for change.' Bernie Sanders won't support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader]() — PBS NewsHour (Public broadcaster, United States) The demand for change sets up a seismic confrontation after the party's sweep to power in the midterm elections. - Nov 10, 2026, 5:07 PM: [Bernie Sanders says he won’t support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader]() — NBC News (TV network, United States) Sens. Sanders and Elissa Slotkin called for new leadership, but neither proposed an alternative. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland is considering challenging Schumer. - Nov 10, 2026, 7:37 PM: [Bernie Sanders Opposes Schumer as Majority Leader]() — New York Times (Newspaper, United States) The progressive leader was among a few Democrats who signaled skepticism about Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, though his allies offered support and called for party unity. - Nov 11, 2026, 3:47 AM: [Bernie Sanders won’t support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it’s time for change]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States) A number of incoming Democratic senators have echoed the call. - Nov 11, 2026, 8:04 AM: [Exclusive: Bernie Sanders on Why It’s Vital for Democrats to Replace Chuck Schumer]() — The Nation (Magazine, United States) John Nichols In an interview with “The Nation,” the progressive icon says that the Senate leader is “way out of touch with where the American people are at.” - Nov 11, 2026, 9:41 AM: [Bernie Sanders says he won't back Schumer as push for new leadership gains steam]() — Fox News (TV network, United States) Bernie Sanders and Elissa Slotkin say they will not support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, calling for a new generation of leadership. - Nov 11, 2026, 2:20 PM: [Sanders: ‘I will support’ Van Hollen for majority leader if he runs]() — The Hill (Newspaper, United States) Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said he would support Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) for majority leader if he chose to run following the independent saying he would not back Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for the leadership role. “Look, I have known Chuck Schumer for a very long time. Actually, Chuck and I grew…