# Sen.-elect Scott Colom undecided in Van Hollen-Schumer race: ‘I’m in listening mode’

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2 outlets covering · First listed: Washington Examiner, Nov 15, 2026, 12:22 PM · Read it: <https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4804203/scott-colom-van-hollen-schumer-listening-mode/>

Sen.-elect Scott Colom (D-MS) said he is not yet prepared to make a decision between supporting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in their race to lead the Democratic caucus next year. “I had a senator that I developed a relationship with during my campaign suggesting me to be

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- Nov 15, 2026, 12:22 PM: [Sen.-elect Scott Colom undecided in Van Hollen-Schumer race: ‘I’m in listening mode’](<https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4804203/scott-colom-van-hollen-schumer-listening-mode/>) — Washington Examiner (Magazine, United States, rated Lean right)
  Sen.-elect Scott Colom (D-MS) said he is not yet prepared to make a decision between supporting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in their race to lead the Democratic caucus next year. “I had a senator that I developed a relationship with during my campaign suggesting me to be
- Nov 15, 2026, 12:33 PM: [Will Sen.-elect Scott Colom work with Trump or stand up to him?](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNeFNZaU5CWEVma1MtbzlvLWNDTUFHS01oMDFVZGdtU1M2SFlUWmZveURkdWoxeHVHRWpaVVYxTDJuZHkwN1l3dUZzQUdYOHJxakt4VHNwbnhZY0xWcDlfU0M1RWVYMlc4cThXZ1Eta0RQcTREUTFRN0hrWHpDR1JjQkh0WVVYNk83b3R5NDI1VWZMbndDTHJNSDB6enBUWkNrYWs0?oc=5>) — CNN (TV network, United States, rated Lean left)