But that isn't leadership, and I suspect his role was more endorsement after the fact than actual recruitment. Additionally, this was a very different election with much of the US so sick of the felon and his corruption, ANY Democrat or alternative choice was preferable.

Schumer has been around long enough in the public eye for us to see and evaluate. Little about him stands out. Little substantive.

If his role is limited to choice of what reaches the floor for discussion, I suppose he could do that OK. If the committees are focused and diligent to produce timely and good recommendations, and Schumer is prompt in presenting that material to the full body, then it could work. I don't believe he carries the kind of persuasive charisma McConnell had, and the Democrats need a leader who can motivate and do that.

Can a Senator be leader and chair a committee?

If so, then with Elizabeth Warren in banking or commerce and in the chair would be ideal. Her presence therein would drive felon insane, as he would undoubtedly fall back on his pocahontas branding to remind everyone what a feckless jerk, sorfe loser, and liar he is.


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