Why Schumer and Jeffries Aren’t Going Anywhere

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Some Democrats are already calling for new leadership in Congress, arguing that incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and incoming House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries aren’t aggressive enough, progressive enough or particularly inspiring.But these complaints largely misunderstand what congressional leaders actually do.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