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WSJ: Some lawmakers had been doing informal counts to see whether enough votes existed to remove the New York Democrat from his leadership position, according to Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) Murphy explained that Schumer had enough backing to remain as leader. In more than four dozen interviews with Democratic senators, candidates, current and former congressional aides, activists and advisers, many said the concern about Schumer’s leadership was widespread. Meetings between Democratic chiefs of staff on Senate business often veer into airing discontent with Schumer and how to pressure him to step aside as leader after November’s elections, according to attendees and others familiar with the discussions.