Sen. Schumer calls mood on Election Day ‘nauseously optimistic’ after casting vote
Topics: 2026 Midterm ElectionsDemocratic Party
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- NBC News reports: “Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voted in the 2026 midterm election and spoke to reporters, saying, “We don't want to count our chickens before they hatch.” NBC News' Julie Tsirkin breaks down …”
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