A Divisive Election Will Only Worsen Existing Partisan Rifts

By Norman Ornstein
Roll Call Contributing Writer

Oct. 28, 2004, 12 a.m.

The presidential election has turned into a nail-biter, one that could be decided by the twists and turns of events breaking as late as the first two days of November. But if uncertainty reigns on the election, there is one sure thing: Whoever wins the presidency is going to face the toughest, most rancorous and most divisive governing climate in modern times.

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