Progressives Look to Van Hollen as Calls for Schumer to Step Aside Grow

Politico reported that a handful of progressive lawmakers and activists are looking to Van Hollen, a 67-year-old Maryland lawmaker, for a shake-up in Congress. The outlet describes the lawmakers as "increasingly vocal" and says they have drawn attention to him.

According to Politico, these progressive lawmakers and activists say it is time for Chuck Schumer to step aside. The summary presents that call as the group's stated position, but it does not describe the terms, timing, or method of any change they seek.

Politico's summary does not say which lawmakers or activists are involved beyond describing them as a small group, and it does not name them. It also does not say whether Van Hollen has agreed to any role in the effort, has commented on it, or what timing any leadership question might follow.

Calen Razor wrote the report for Politico, which published it as part of its Capitol agenda coverage. Readers can find the full account in Politico's Capitol agenda report on the left and Van Hollen.

Beyond the points summarized above, no further details are available from this report. Politico's headline frames the matter as the left looking to Van Hollen for a shake-up, and the summary does not expand on that framing.

Sources: Politico: Capitol agenda: The left looks to Van Hollen for a shake-up.