Abdul Elsayed vows to oppose Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, backs Chris Van Hollen

What was said

"For a very long time, I've been saying I think uh Senator Van Holland would be an amazing Senate majority leader. And I say majority on purpose. I think he uh he has the pragmatism, the statesmanship, the legislative acumen, and a read on where American politics is and should go uh that I think could offer a real refreshment on what the Senate could yet be."

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul Elsayed, who leads in recent primary polling, stated he would not vote for Chuck Schumer as Senate majority leader if elected. He instead endorsed Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who recently endorsed Elsayed's campaign. This represents a direct challenge to Senate Democratic leadership from a progressive candidate in a key swing state race.