Warner Vs. McCain (or Romney) in 2008 Might End Polarization

By Morton M. Kondracke
Roll Call Executive Editor

June 29, 2006, 12 a.m.

Probably the best chance America has for escaping from endless partisan warfare and for getting its big problems solved is for both parties to nominate a moderate in 2008 and have them argue over issues, not ideology.

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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