1. United States
2. Mass.
3. Letter

Dear Senators Warren and Markey, As a constituent deeply invested in building a more equitable and responsive government, I am writing to strongly urge you to support Senator Chris Van Hollen for Senate Majority Leader—and to push for a broader break from the status quo in both chambers, including looking beyond Hakeem Jeffries in the House. We know that true progress requires building broad coalitions that can win over moderates while refusing to water down our core values. To deliver real material improvements for working families and protect our democracy, we cannot afford business-as-usual leadership. Chuck Schumer’s approach has routinely sidelined bold, transformative policy in favor of cautious incrementalism that leaves working people behind. You have both been fierce, principled champions for progressive change. We know you understand that the old guard is no longer meeting the moment. If you choose to stray from the party establishment and back dynamic, forward-thinking leadership like Senator Van Hollen’s, please know that your base has your back. We are ready to help build the wider coalition needed to bring moderates along with us. Please let us know: What more can we, as your constituents and grassroots organizers, do on the ground to show our support and give you political cover if you choose to break from party leadership? Thank you for your continued leadership and for fighting for Massachusetts.