Democrats nationally are wrestling over who will lead their party postelection. But in the Senate, they’re largely staying the course.
In a closed-door party meeting Tuesday, Senate Democrats elected leadership for their return to the minority, including tapping Sen. Chuck Schumer for another term as caucus leader, according to an aide. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) was also elected to another term as whip, the No. 2 spot.
Two other Democrats rose in the ranks: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) was elected to the No. 3 spot as chair of the Steering and Policy Committee. It’s a step up for Klobuchar, who is currently No. 4 in the leadership rankings and serves as chair of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) was elected as chair of the Strategic Communications Committee. The onetime presidential candidate has been in the Senate since 2013 after previously serving as mayor of Newark, New Jersey.
