GOP eager to see Harry Reid go
By Alexander Bolton - 12/07/16 06:00 AM EST
Senate Republicans are breathing a sigh of relief that Harry Reid (Nev.) is retiring after 12 years as Democratic leader.
They feel it’s going to be easier to work with his successor, New York Sen. Charles Schumer, whom they see as “pragmatic” and more of a “dealmaker.”
“I’ve had a good working relationship with Sen. Schumer, and I hope that continues,” said Senate Republican Whip John Cornyn (Texas), who worked with Schumer this Congress on legislation to allow lawsuits against state sponsors of terrorism.
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