Politics & Poker: Conservatives Hoping for Repeat of 1970 Senate Outcome
By Josh Kurtz
Roll Call Staff
Roll Call Staff
Oct. 27, 2009, 12 a.m.
In theory, Republicans decision to back state Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava (R) in the special election to replace former Rep. John McHugh (R-N.Y.) was sound.
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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, Its as useless as tits on a bull. But as that panels 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










