Abbott Encouraged to Seek Hutchison Seat

By David M. Drucker
Roll Call Staff
Dec. 17, 2008, 12:49 p.m.

Sen. John Cornyn (Texas), the incoming National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman, would like to see his former colleague on the Texas Supreme Court, state Attorney General Greg Abbott (R), succeed Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R) should she resign her seat to run for governor in 2010.



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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

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