New Mexico: White Tops New Poll, but DCCC Is Happy

July 29, 2008, 12 a.m.

Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White (R) leads former Albuquerque City Councilor Martin Heinrich (D) by 6 points in their race for the 1st district in a new poll commissioned by White’s campaign.

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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