How Chuck Schumer Rose To The Top Of The Senate

Posted by | March 30, 2015 06:45 | Filed under: Politics Top Stories


New  York Senator Chuck Schumer is the likely successor to Harry Reid as Minority Leader. That will be the case if Reid has his way.

According to one former Schumer staffer who talked with Business Insider on Friday, the senator was able to to rise in the legislature’s upper chamber by doing several things right. Schumer quickly learned to  adapt the somewhat antiquated culture of the Senate, where “civility” is often prized. Additionally, he repeatedly demonstrated loyalty to Reid and offered his assistance to colleagues who didn’t cultivate the same political relationships he had.

“The US Senate is a Southern institution in which protocol and civility are highly valued. ​Senator Schumer has been diligent in not offending his colleagues, helping whenever asked, and serving as a productive conduit to a White House and president that, by all accounts, don’t much enjoy politics. Schumer has been loyal to Harry Reid, and because he will remain loyal, will likely continue to refrain from being aggressive,” the former staffer said.

Another former Schumer staffer and Washington veteran said Reid valued Schumer as a number two.

“He’s got the real trust of Reid,” the veteran said. “From Reid’s perspective, Chuck did a lot of the stuff he didn’t want to do.”

The person also suggested that, like Reid, Schumer is a master of Senate procedure who would be effective in the top post.

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2 responses to How Chuck Schumer Rose To The Top Of The Senate

  1. lynchie March 29th, 2015 at 08:53

    Another life time Dem who continues to push anything but a liberal platform.

  2. Budda March 30th, 2015 at 10:14

    Mastery of procedure is required, civility only goes so far.

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