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IS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE TESTING THE PRESIDENTIAL WATERS?
Congressman Adam Schiff continues to confront Trump Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
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erhaps one of the best known names in politics, aside from our current POTUS, is that of U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff, D-Burbank; especially now, that the redacted Mueller Report is out. Schiff has been in politics most of his life. So, it’s no surprise that Schiff maintains his well-honed, consistent grace- under-fire position when it comes to his critics. In his position as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the high-profile platform it provides; a recent appearance in New Hampshire produced more than a few raised eyebrows about a hypothetical run for president in 2020. Co-hosted by the New England Council (NEC) and the New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIP) Schiff attended a breakfast there recently which is considered, by many, a compulsory campaign stop for virtually every major-party presidential candidate. “I would never say never to something,” Schiff said at the time. “It’s fun coming up here, and I enjoy the idea that I might cause certain heads at Fox News to explode [if I ran.]” According to the L.A. Times, “it’s a horribly kept secret in Washington that Schiff is interested in a higher position. The question is what role that might be, and whether Schiff will risk his safe House seat to try for something bigger.” Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, Schiff completed a four-year SEE SCHIFF PAGE 12
Adam Schiff has been under extraordinary pressure as a result of his consistent belief that Trump has committed obstruction(s) of justice. - Photo by Terry Miller/Beacon Media News