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Behind Schumer`s Ill Humor

"A favorite quip in the U.S. Capitol is that the most dangerous place to stand is between Sen. Charles Schumer and a microphone. So when New York`s senior senator rose to the podium at the National Press Club to share his views on Judge John Roberts`s prospects to sit on the Supreme Court, he was both unimpeded and undaunted by the noticeably small turnout," writes Manuel Miranda.

Read About It: Wall Street Journal

Posted: 8/3/2005 9:19:47 AM

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