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Schumer Forges Ahead in Fight for Senate, Despite Setbacks

Schumer Forges Ahead in Fight for Senate, Despite Setbacks
New York Times Friday 07 August 2026, 19:58 UTC By Carl Hulse 1 min read
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Senator Chuck Schumer’s stewardship of Senate Democrats has stirred some grumbling from more progressive senators who resented his jumping into the primaries.

Senator Chuck Schumer’s stewardship of Senate Democrats has stirred some grumbling from more progressive senators who resented his jumping into the primaries.
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