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Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer (b. 1950) is a [[liberal]] Democratic U.S. Senator from New York.  He defeated incumbent Republican Senator [[Alfonse D'Amato]] in a nasty campaign in 1998 after serving in the House of Representatives for many terms.  He is particularly vocal in supporting groups that perform [[abortions]], such as [[Planned Parenthood]].
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In 2005 Schumer became chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and in November 2006, he was elected to the new post of Vice Chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
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'''Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer''' (born 1950) is a [[liberal]] [[Democrat Party|Democrat]] U.S. Senator from [[New York]].  He defeated incumbent Republican Senator [[Alfonse D'Amato]] in a nasty campaign in 1998 after serving in the House of Representatives for many terms.  He is particularly vocal in supporting groups that perform [[abortions]], such as [[Planned Parenthood]], and in opposing judicial nominees who are [[strict constructionists]]. He is a cousin of liberal "comedienne" Amy Schumer.
  
Schumer has long been known in Washington for his hamming to television cameras.  Majority Leader [[Bob Dole]] once quipped that "the most dangerous place in Washington is between Charles Schumer and a television camera."  That criticism has not just been Republicans.  David McReynolds, the Green Party candidate for senator, observed about Schumer, "People are saying he's a newshound, a camera hog, that he's someone who loses no opportunity to push into a picture."<ref>http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/studentwork/election/2004/us_senate_hutch01.asp</ref>
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==United States Senate==
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In 2005 Schumer became chairman of the Democrat Senatorial Campaign Committee, and in November 2006, he was elected to the new post of Vice Chairman of the Senate Democrat Caucus. Schumer has long been known in Washington for his hamming to television cameras.  Majority Leader [[Bob Dole]] once quipped that "the most dangerous place in Washington is between Charles Schumer and a television camera."  That criticism has not just come from Republicans.  David McReynolds, the Green Party candidate for senator, observed about Schumer, "People are saying he's a newshound, a camera hog, that he's someone who loses no opportunity to push into a picture."  
  
The June 2007 photograph to the right captures Schumer posing for a camera as Majority Leader [[Harry Reid]] spoke.
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==Senate confirmation of Supreme Court justices==
[[Image:Harry Reid immigration.jpg|right|thumb|Chuck Schumer, far right.  Dennis Cook, AP]]
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Schumer appeared repeatedly on television vowing to fight and attempt to defeat the nominees of President [[George Bush]] for the [[U.S. Supreme Court]].  As Schumer sits on the [[Judiciary Committee]], he had his chance in questioning all nominees.  Here was his exchange with nominee and future Justice [[Sam Alito]]:<ref>http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read.html?id=5888</ref>
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In a speech to a [[liberal]] audience in July 2007, Schumer declared:<ref>http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0707/5146.html</ref>
  
SCHUMER: ...  Can you tell us your view just one more time, your view about the Constitution not protecting the right to an abortion, which you have talked about before? And you said you personally, proudly held that view. Can you?
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:"The Supreme Court is dangerously out of balance. We cannot afford to see Justice Stevens replaced by another Roberts, or Justice Ginsburg by another Alito."
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ALITO: The question about the statement about the supremacy of the elected branches of government went to my understanding of the constitutional structure of our country.
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And so certainly that's a subject that it is proper for me to talk about.
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ALITO: But the only way you are asking me how I would decide an issue...
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SCHUMER: No, I'm not. I'm asking you what you believes in the Constitution.
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ALITO: Well, you're asking me my view of a question that...
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SCHUMER: I'm not asking about a question. I'm asking about the Constitution, in all due respect, and something you wrote about...
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ALITO: The Constitution contains the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment and the 14th Amendment. It provides protection for liberty. It provides substantive protection. And the Supreme Court has told us what the standard is for determining whether something falls within the scope of those protections.
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SCHUMER: Does the Constitution protect the right to free speech?
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ALITO: Certainly it does. That's in the First Amendment.  
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Schumer also said that the Senate should not confirm another nomination by President [[George W. Bush]] to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] "except in extraordinary circumstances."<ref>''id.''</ref>
  
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A spokeswoman for the White House, Dana Perino, responded:<ref>''id.''</ref>
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:"This is the kind of blind obstruction that people have come to expect from Sen. Schumer. He has an alarming habit of attacking people whose character and position make them unwilling or unable to respond. That is the sign of a bully. If the past is any indication, I would bet that we would see a Democratic senatorial fundraising appeal in the next few days."
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In 2016 following the death of Justice [[Antonin Scalia]], Schumer said:
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:"Republicans won't be able to walk down Main Street or attend town halls without being asked why they won't meet with a nominee or hold hearings or vote [on Scalia's successor]"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/2016/02/24/schumer-says-gop-stance-court-vacancy-indefensible/80877102/|title=Schumer says GOP stance on court vacancy is 'indefensible'|date=Feb. 24, 2016|accessdate=Feb. 29, 2016}}</ref>
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==DSCC Controversy==
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During the 2006 Senate election's, Schumer's Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee illegally obtained a copy of the credit report of the Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, Michael S. Steele, a Republican senatorial candidate, posing as him and using his social security number.
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==Walter Reed Medical Center Controversy==
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Schumer blasted the Bush administration for sub-standard conditions of wounded military personnel at Walter Reed Medical Center. Schumer was called out by radio host [[Don Imus]] for not visiting with the wounded troops at the [[Washington D.C.]] facility.<ref>http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2007/3/9/124531.shtml?s=ic , NewsMax.com Imus Grills Schumer for Not Visiting Walter Reed, March 9, 2007</ref>
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==Schumer's role in the [[Financial Crisis of 2008]]==
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The New York Times has accused Schumer of "backing measures now blamed for the financial crisis.... Schumer took steps to protect (financial)industry players from Government oversight and tougher rules.... Over the years he has helped to save financial institutions billions of dollars in higher taxes."<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/14/business/14schumer.html?_r=1 www.nytimes.com]</ref>
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==Three Branches gaffe==
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Schumer listed the three branches of government as "the House, the Senate, and the President" - while making other intemperate remarks about a "[[government shutdown]]" attempt that he ascribed to Republican budget opponents. [http://www.theblaze.com/stories/sen-schumers-three-branches-of-government-no-longer-includes-judiciary/]
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== See also ==
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* [[Bernie Madoff]]
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== References ==
 
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==External links==
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*[http://www.senate.gov/~schumer/  Official Website]
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*[http://www.ontheissues.org/senate/Charles_Schumer.htm Schumer On the Issues]
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Revision as of 12:17, July 31, 2016

Charles Schumer
Chuck Schumer.jpg
U.S. Senator from New York
From: January 3, 1999 - present
Predecessor Alfonse D'Amato
Successor Incumbent (no successor)
Information
Party Democrat
Spouse(s) Iris Weinshall
Religion Jewish

Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer (born 1950) is a liberal Democrat U.S. Senator from New York. He defeated incumbent Republican Senator Alfonse D'Amato in a nasty campaign in 1998 after serving in the House of Representatives for many terms. He is particularly vocal in supporting groups that perform abortions, such as Planned Parenthood, and in opposing judicial nominees who are strict constructionists. He is a cousin of liberal "comedienne" Amy Schumer.

United States Senate

In 2005 Schumer became chairman of the Democrat Senatorial Campaign Committee, and in November 2006, he was elected to the new post of Vice Chairman of the Senate Democrat Caucus. Schumer has long been known in Washington for his hamming to television cameras. Majority Leader Bob Dole once quipped that "the most dangerous place in Washington is between Charles Schumer and a television camera." That criticism has not just come from Republicans. David McReynolds, the Green Party candidate for senator, observed about Schumer, "People are saying he's a newshound, a camera hog, that he's someone who loses no opportunity to push into a picture."

Senate confirmation of Supreme Court justices

In a speech to a liberal audience in July 2007, Schumer declared:[1]

"The Supreme Court is dangerously out of balance. We cannot afford to see Justice Stevens replaced by another Roberts, or Justice Ginsburg by another Alito."

Schumer also said that the Senate should not confirm another nomination by President George W. Bush to the U.S. Supreme Court "except in extraordinary circumstances."[2]

A spokeswoman for the White House, Dana Perino, responded:[3]

"This is the kind of blind obstruction that people have come to expect from Sen. Schumer. He has an alarming habit of attacking people whose character and position make them unwilling or unable to respond. That is the sign of a bully. If the past is any indication, I would bet that we would see a Democratic senatorial fundraising appeal in the next few days."

In 2016 following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, Schumer said:

"Republicans won't be able to walk down Main Street or attend town halls without being asked why they won't meet with a nominee or hold hearings or vote [on Scalia's successor]"[4]

DSCC Controversy

During the 2006 Senate election's, Schumer's Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee illegally obtained a copy of the credit report of the Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, Michael S. Steele, a Republican senatorial candidate, posing as him and using his social security number.

Walter Reed Medical Center Controversy

Schumer blasted the Bush administration for sub-standard conditions of wounded military personnel at Walter Reed Medical Center. Schumer was called out by radio host Don Imus for not visiting with the wounded troops at the Washington D.C. facility.[5]

Schumer's role in the Financial Crisis of 2008

The New York Times has accused Schumer of "backing measures now blamed for the financial crisis.... Schumer took steps to protect (financial)industry players from Government oversight and tougher rules.... Over the years he has helped to save financial institutions billions of dollars in higher taxes."[6]

Three Branches gaffe

Schumer listed the three branches of government as "the House, the Senate, and the President" - while making other intemperate remarks about a "government shutdown" attempt that he ascribed to Republican budget opponents. [1]

See also

References

  1. http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0707/5146.html
  2. id.
  3. id.
  4. Schumer says GOP stance on court vacancy is 'indefensible' (Feb. 24, 2016). Retrieved on Feb. 29, 2016.
  5. http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2007/3/9/124531.shtml?s=ic , NewsMax.com Imus Grills Schumer for Not Visiting Walter Reed, March 9, 2007
  6. www.nytimes.com

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