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Democrats are heading for control of both chambers of Congress after a strong midterm election performance, but divisions are already emerging over who should lead the party.
Bernie Sanders and Elissa Slotkin are among those calling for a new generation of leadership, with Sanders saying he will not support Chuck Schumer as the Senate’s top Democrat. Meanwhile, Republicans have chosen Jim Jordan, a close ally of Donald Trump, as their new House leader after he defeated Steve Scalise in a secret ballot.
The leadership contests expose contrasting dynamics within both parties following the midterms.
