When we recorded Trial Balloon this week, I said Chuck Schumer had an overwhelming advantage in the race for Senate Democratic leader — particularly because nobody had even announced a challenge.That changed after we recorded, when Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) entered the race.Read the rest of this columnTalking Points is my analysis of the political landscape, written only for Political Wire members.Talking Points analysisNo ads on any pageTrending News, the Polling Dashboard and the Political CalendarInside Elections and Ballot Access NewsThe Trial Balloon podcastSee membership plansAlready a member? Sign in