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Sen. Chuck Schumer thrown under the bus during Goldman, Lander House debate

The candidates were asked whether they would support Schumer if he ran for reelection in 2028.

Sen. Chuck Schumer thrown under the bus during Goldman, Lander House debate
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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At a New York City House primary debate, Brad Lander said the Democratic Party needs new leadership when asked whether he would support Sen. Chuck Schumer’s 2028 reelection bid; Rep. Daniel Goldman declined to commit. The candidates also clashed over policy and each other as a poll showed Lander leading.

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senator whose potential 2028 reelection bid became a subject of the debate

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Incumbent House member and candidate in the Democratic primary

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House Democratic leader whom both candidates said they would support retaining

ALSO MENTIONED  Zohran Mamdani, Mayor who backed Lander and whom Goldman had not endorsed in the prior mayoral primary

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