HEH: Murphy deflects question on Schumer’s future as Senate leader.

When asked if he wanted to replace Schumer, Murphy said, “Well, I think we are united right now as a caucus. There’s always a lot of focus on Senator Schumer and Leader Jeffries,” during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

“Those are very hard jobs, especially at a historic moment like this,” he added.

Host Kristen Welker pressed him on his answer, pointing out that he did not say “yes” to supporting Schumer as the reigning party leader.

“Well, no, we are united as a caucus right now. Let me just be clear about that. We are united in ending this war. We are united in reining in the lawlessness of ICE. And we’re going to be united in winning the election this November,” Murphy told Welker.

“So right now we are together as a caucus,” he added.

Murphy later added that Schumer has a “tough job.”

Murphy wouldn’t have to keep saying how difficult the job is if Schumer were doing it well.