At a political event in Iowa, Maryland U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen tried to bully Democrats to endorse New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Van Hollen suggested the two most senior elected members of his party, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, were practicing “ spineless politics ” for not endorsing a democratic socialist who consistently supported policies that most Americans see as extreme. Van Hollen’s call to action seemed particularly out of place since Jeffries and Schumer both live in New York City and are well versed in the politics and policies of the mayoral race.

For a man who regularly denounces President Donald Trump’s character and tactics, it was surprising to see Van Hollen adopt one of the president’s signature

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