Here's why Schumer is Reid's heir apparent. He was head of the Dem senatorial election committee in '06 and '08, yers in which the Dems gained seats. They might not like him (few do), but they owe him. Plus he's from NY, has a afe seat, lots of money and is well known (not liked, but known). Think of him as the Dems Trent Lott.
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