Fiorina Vouches for McCain’s ‘Knowledge,’ ‘Guts’

Sept. 3, 2008, 9:03 p.m.

Former Hewlett-Packard Chairwoman and CEO Carly Fiorina used her floor time at the GOP convention tonight to talk about her personal experience with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), repeating throughout her speech the mantra, “I know John McCain.”

“He understands that government's highest calling is to unlock and unleash the determination, creativity and potential of every single American,” she said.

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