“When it comes to winning influence with Democratic senators, few can hold a candle to Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY),” The Hill reports.
“That’s why Schumer is set to succeed Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) as Democratic leader, and why Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) is in danger of being on the outside looking in on the next Senate Democratic leadership team. Most of the caucus owes Schumer political chits for various services he has rendered — ranging from fundraising help to arranging extra office space and doling out desirable Capitol hideaways from his old perch as Senate Rules Committee chairman.”
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