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Nov 13, 2026, 2:17 AMLots of thoughts, but the first is that Van Hollen would be unlikely to make the challenge unless he was fairly confident he had the votes. This is going to get interesting. 🍿
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BeachbumBeachbum@mastodon.sdf.orgNov 13, 2026, 3:53 AM@mastodonmigration My first thought was that he’s seeking name recognition because he already said he wanted to run for president. How dedicated will he be to being the Leader while he’s campaigning? I heard no new agenda.
- Mastodon Migrationmastodonmigration@mastodon.onlineNov 13, 2026, 3:56 AM
@Beachbum He is not going to run for President, and will certainly clarify that in the days ahead. Don't know for sure, but think that the President stuff was a useful excuse to be 'dithering' while letting his support build. IMO he has been focused on majority leader and planning this for a long time.
- BeachbumBeachbum@mastodon.sdf.orgNov 13, 2026, 9:39 PM
@mastodonmigration He literally said Saturday that he was not running for Leader. He had previously said the same thing and then I will post an example.
- Mastodon Migrationmastodonmigration@mastodon.onlineNov 13, 2026, 9:45 PM
@Beachbum He has been pretty consistent for a week that he was in "listening mode". Yesterday he announced he was challenging Schumer, and today he clarified that he will not be running for president.
Edit: The article you link from the Washington Post took his comment out of context, probably deliberately. This is the kind of thing the billionaire media has been doing and will continue to do.
https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration/117611147870544877
- BeachbumBeachbum@mastodon.sdf.orgNov 14, 2026, 4:54 PM
@mastodonmigration I am happy he clarified it. I wish he would’ve said that during the interview.
- BeachbumBeachbum@mastodon.sdf.orgNov 13, 2026, 4:21 AM
@mastodonmigration My first thought was that he’s seeking name recognition because he already said he wanted to run for president. How dedicated will he be to being the Leader while he’s campaigning? I heard no new agenda.