Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader'

Abdul El-Sayed made history in Michigan with his projected win, becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. During his victory speech, he used Arabic expressions of faith and gratitude, including “Inshallah,” meaning “God willing,” and “Alhamdulillah,” meaning “praise be to God.”

Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., spoke to reporters after the Democrats took control of Congress, calling the midterm elections a “generational remake of the Senate map.” Schumer also detailed affordability concerns and called for an end to the Iran war.

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DEARBORN, Michigan — Sen.-elect Abdul el Sayed’s (D-MI) victory in Michigan will test whether Democrats can accommodate a progressive insurgent who has repeatedly challenged the party establishment or whether his combative style will make him a headache for current Senate Minority Leader Chuck…