Senate Democrats choose Schumer as new leader, vow not to be "door mats" for Trump

Setting up their leadership ranks for the 115th Congress that convenes in January, Senate Democrats selected Charles Schumer of New York as their new leader, as Democratic Senators said they would not sit idly by during the administration of President-Elect Donald Trump.

“I am truly honored and humbled,” Schumer said to reporters after his election, as the veteran New York Democrat wasted little time turning his fire on Republicans and the next administration.

Schumer said he has spoken several times in recent days with Mr. Trump, as the soon-to-be Senate Minority Leader said Democrats were ready to work with the new President.

“But

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