about President Trump’s nominee to head the Veterans Affairs department. (Michael Reynolds/Epa-Efe/Shutterstock)The firestorm over President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs has thrust a vulnerable Democratic senator into a moment of political peril and opportunity. Ensuring capable stewardship of the sprawling Veterans Affairs is an issue certain to resonate with Tester’s constituents; nearly 1 in 10 Montana residents is a veteran. At the same time, Tester’s aggressive scrutiny could derail the president’s pick and draw the wrath of Trump as Tester seeks reelection. Luck has indisputably been a factor in Tester’s political survival.

Source: Washington Post April 25, 2018 23:37 UTC