Staff ReportsAdam Schiff, the man who has become synonymous with congressional theatrics, is making the jump from the House to the Senate, and like a bad penny, he’s turning up just in time to join the Senate Intelligence Committee. After an illustrious career as the Democrat’s go-to guy for all things anti-Trump, Schiff seems to be keen on continuing his performance art in a new venue. After all, what could go wrong with him having access to classified information?
Once the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Schiff was unceremoniously booted by ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who labeled him a national security threat. It seems that constantly pushing the narrative of Russian collusion without any evidence wore thin on the nerves of those supporting accountability. While Schiff has expressed his desire to waltz back onto the Intelligence Committee, the sad truth is he might be waiting in the wings for a while, considering there’s only one available spot to fill. And that’s unlikely to go to a Democrat anytime soon, with Republicans in control.
In the meantime, the freshly minted senator isn’t sitting idly by. He’s already eyeing a variety of committee assignments, snatching up the judiciary role from Laphonza Butler, who vacated the seat so Schiff could begin flexing his new seniority muscles. This gives Schiff a shiny new platform to push his anti-Trump agenda further as expectations rise for another attempt at a coup d’état via impeachment, should their favorite villain return to office. One can only imagine the strategic planning going on behind closed doors, with strategists sharing popcorn while they plot Schiff’s next move.
Schiff’s excitement about being on influential committees like Judiciary and Banking is evident, but it raises the question — is anyone really excited about hearing what he has to say? After being the lead prosecutor in Trump’s first impeachment, he successfully transformed the intricacies of constitutional law into prime-time drama, with about as much credibility as a daytime soap opera. The mere thought of Schiff regaling the Senate on issues of “national security” or, heaven forbid, foreign affairs brings to mind a comedian who continuously bombs on stage yet somehow keeps getting booked.
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The recent movements in Congress leave one wondering if anyone really fears the dramatic antics of a man who has resorted to using chuckle-worthy conspiracy theories to boost his relevance. With no drastic changes anticipated on the Senate Intelligence Committee, including resistance from even his fellow Democrats like Mark Warner against expanding its roster, Schiff might find that not everyone is rolling out the red carpet for him. There’s a chance he may have to come to terms with diminished influence in a Republican-controlled Senate — a sobering thought for anyone used to being in the spotlight.
As the dust settles on Schiff’s latest career maneuvering, the Republican Party can only sit back, watch the performance, and enjoy a few good laughs, knowing that in the battle against common sense, Schiff’s relentless ambition will likely provide endless fodder for the next election cycle.
