The Few, the Proud, the Vulnerable

Four Republicans Make Their Unwanted Debuts on Roll Call’s List

By Josh Kurtz
Roll Call Staff

May 5, 2008, 12 a.m.

It’s a funny time for the “10 Most Vulnerable” franchise. Not that we can’t identify several House incumbents who are in political jeopardy this year, because there are plenty. It’s just that the battlegrounds where one party (Hint: It starts with a D) can make most of its gains are open-seat races.

Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article