Democrats' first fight after winning: Sanders and Slotkin say they won't back Schumer as leader

One week after taking the Senate, Democrats are already fighting over who runs it. Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday he will not support Chuck Schumer as Democratic leader in the new Congress, the New York Post reports, citing the Associated Press.

"The time is now for change," Sanders said at a Capitol news conference. "And I will not be supporting Chuck to be reelected as the Democratic leader."

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin stood with him. She said she is not running for the job herself but is "a no until and unless" a candidate lays out a full plan for the new majority. A number of incoming Democratic senators have signaled they would back someone else.

Progressives, including Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, have floated Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who said Tuesday he is "in the process right now of calling my colleagues." It is not clear how much support he has.

Schumer, 75, shows no sign of stepping aside after leading his party to the majority. "I'm confident I will be elected," he said at the Capitol. DSCC chair Kirsten Gillibrand said the caucus is "grateful" for his work. Senate Democrats are expected to hold their leadership election later this month.