After their big win, the Democrats must show that they can stand up to big-money interests and pass legislation that benefits the working people of this country. The new U.S. Senate majority leader must be willing to fight for the new agenda, including getting rid of the filibuster’s 60-vote rule that has stymied the Senate in the past. Choosing the Senate majority leader should be an open process, with a focus on who can best lead, and not the coronation of the longtime Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer.

Let us all contact our newly elected Sen. Sherrod Brown and ask that he support an open process.