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My chat with James Wallner start with "a magical, storied mountain, at the top of which are a group of people in robes." It cuts to pivotal moment where there's a flash of light, puff of smoke, and ascension of a mere senator to a committee, or perhaps even to committee chair.

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Daniel Schuman

@americalabs.org

23 July

Along the way (through Mordor, perhaps) we discuss why Sen. Schumer is unwilling to play hardball when Democrats currently have a functional majority on the Appropriations Committee and what exactly is going to happen with the Budget committee with the passing of Sen. Graham.

Daniel Schuman

@americalabs.org

23 July

Also, that the secret to being a party leader is to be "a master at appearing to do one thing and doing something completely different." Shhhh! Nerd out with the real master of the Senate. firstbranchforecast.substack.com/p/interview-...

firstbranchforecast.substack.comInterview: James WallnerAn insider look into how committee assignments in the Senate are made