Bomb-thrower Dem makes shocking promise to kick Schumer to curb during Senate debate

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., could be facing headwinds in his quest for power even if Democrats win back Congress' upper chamber in November.Rep.Seth Moulton, D-Mass., who is running in a heated primary against incumbent Sen.

Ed Markey, D-Mass., said during a debate Monday night that he would not support Schumer as leader if elected."The first vote that I take when I get to the United States Senate will be for not Senator Schumer, because we need new leadership at the top as well," Moulton said.MASSACHUSETTS SENATE CANDIDATES TRADE SHARP ATTACKS IN FIERY DEBATE AS INCUMBENT MARKEY SKIPS EVENTSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., during a news conference following Senate Democrat policy luncheons at the U.S.Capitol in Washington, D.C., March 3, 2026.

(Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)He was alluding to the selection of each party's leadership ranks, which generally comes after the November election.Markey also did not explicitly endorse Schumer for leader, but he has supported him in the past.Markey’s campaign directed Fox News Digital to the senator’s comments during the debate when asked about his support for Schumer."We need a big debate about new leadership in the Senate – the direction of the Senate," Markey said.It's a notable move for both Democrats to distance themselves from the current party leader, as the primary for Massachusetts' Senate seat has been marked by bitter accusations on both sides.Moulton has accused Markey of selling out his beliefs by taking money from fossil fuel groups, and slammed the 80-year-old senator for his age and lengthy tenure in Congress.

Meanwhile, Markey has attacked Moulton for investing in defense companies that the House committees he sits on have jurisdiction over, and his prior comments on transgender participation in youth sports.The Salem-area House Democrat has a notable history of challenging his party's leadership.In 2018, he led a rebellion within his caucus to challenge for...