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Sen. Cory Booker urged a generational renewal for the Democratic Party, arguing it has failed this moment due to purity tests and a too-small coalition, while signaling that some progressives want to replace Senate Leader Chuck Schumer as midterm tensions grow; he left open a presidential run and weighed in on issues from Iran policy to ICE funding.
Senate Democrats are expected to elevate Sen. Amy Klobuchar to the No. 3 leadership position, with Sen. Cory Booker taking the No. 4 spot, as part of a leadership reshuffle following Sen. Debbie Stabenow's retirement. The leadership elections are set for Tuesday, with no other contested positions. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin are anticipated to retain their roles, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is likely to lead the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.