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03-30-2015, 09:17 AM
In his first public comments since Sen. Harry Reid’s retirement announcement set him up to possibly become the next Senate Democratic leader, Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday he’s received “overwhelming support” for the bid.
“I am running for leader of the Democratic caucus when leader Reid retires. I am humbled, gratified by the overwhelming support that my colleagues have shown me in recent days,” Schumer said. “And I will do my best to make New York, our country, and my colleagues proud.”
Reid, the Nevada senator and minority leader, said Friday he would not seek reelection in 2016 and endorsed Schumer to succeed him.
Schumer said New York constituents should not worry he will neglect home state duties as he eyes the national post.
“I want to tell my constituents, my dearly beloved New Yorkers, that I will continue to work as hard as I always have for New York. It’s in my bones, and it will not diminish,” he said.
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“I am running for leader of the Democratic caucus when leader Reid retires. I am humbled, gratified by the overwhelming support that my colleagues have shown me in recent days,” Schumer said. “And I will do my best to make New York, our country, and my colleagues proud.”
Reid, the Nevada senator and minority leader, said Friday he would not seek reelection in 2016 and endorsed Schumer to succeed him.
Schumer said New York constituents should not worry he will neglect home state duties as he eyes the national post.
“I want to tell my constituents, my dearly beloved New Yorkers, that I will continue to work as hard as I always have for New York. It’s in my bones, and it will not diminish,” he said.
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