One task that Mr. Schumer especially loves, and to which he owes his current post, is his relentless work recruiting winning Democratic candidates. Ms. Warren recalled Mr. Schumer “hammering” her in 2011 until she agreed to run. Mr. Schumer has had his share of disappointments, too. It took about four months of cajoling by Mr. Schumer, but Mr. Warnock eventually agreed. Ms. Abrams recalled steeling herself as she called Mr. Schumer to let him know she would not run.

Source: New York Times March 09, 2021 22:54 UTC