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With his challenge to Schumer, Van Hollen forces a debate over Democrats' mandate

Democrats say they have a mandate to deliver change, but as the party gets ready to retake the majority in both the House and Senate, there are divides over who should lead it.

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Elena Moore is a political reporter assigned to NPR’s Washington Desk. She covers breaking news at the White House, Congress and other government agencies for all NPR platforms.
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