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Bernie Sanders, El Sayed endorse Senator Van Hollen for Democrat majority leader role, call for 'bold leadership'
US Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen has secured the endorsement of Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator elect Abdul El Sayed after he announced his intention to challenge Senator Chuck Schumer for the role of Senate Majority leader. Bernie Sanders, an independent senator who caucuses with the Democrats said, "The American people voted for change. They want a Democratic Party that will stand up to powerful special interests, take on the billionaire class and fight for working families. That is why I am supporting Senator Chris Van Hollen to lead Senate Democrats. Abdul El Sayed the newly elected Senator from Michigan also endorsed Van Hollen saying, "The American public spoke clearly last week. They rejected Trumpism. But we have yet to earn our mandate. That will require bold leadership. I called on Sen. @ChrisVanHollen to lead our caucus as a candidate back in April because he leads with courage and experience. We need both right now. Which is why I’m proud to stand with him in his bid...