It all depends on whether you think they have a strong hand to play in support of the Dreamers.
Chuck Schumer
Posted inJanuary/February/March 2018, Magazine
When Congress Paid Its Interns
The same institutional penny-pinching that has devastated congressional staff has all but wiped out paid internships, with pernicious consequences for Washington and for American democracy.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Trump Just Set Up McConnell and Ryan to Get Pilloried by the GOP Base
What is more problematic for Republicans: a government shutdown or negotiating with Democrats?
Posted inPolitical Animal
The Deplorable Attack on Chuck Schumer
Right wing media and Trump are blaming the Senate minority leader for a terrorist attack in his home state.
Posted inPolitical Animal
One Promise Trump Is Not Allowed to Break
The president’s base is enraged over his decision to back the DREAM Act.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Why Passing a Tax Bill Will Be So Hard
The party isn’t united and faces too many hurdles.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Why Trump Pivoted
Trump gave Ryan and McConnell the the opportunity to legislate and they failed.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The Debt Limit Is Not the Issue
Trump moved to the Democrats because he was out of alternatives.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Trump Just Undermined His Own Agenda on Tax Reform
With this president, we have to throw out the playbook that has been developed to explain political strategy.
