Democratic Sen.-elect Flanagan backs Van Hollen over Schumer

Democratic Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota announced Friday that she’s backing Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in his challenge to Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to become Senate majority leader next year. “Minnesotans are demanding change. Democrats need to deliver. That starts with new voices in our leadership. I believe @ChrisVanHollen is the leader and fighter…