Chabot Loses; Democratic Gains at 15
Roll Call Staff
Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) has withstood several tough challenges over the years in his conservative, urban district, but state Rep. Steve Driehaus (D) proved too much for the seven-term Congressman.
With 99 percent of precincts reporting and Driehaus with a 4-point lead in polls, Cincinnati papers called the race for the Democrat.
Driehaus’ victory brings Democratic gains to 15 House seats with at least 10 races still too close to call as of 3:45 Wednesday morning.
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
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