The Democrats in Washington, D.C., suddenly have an unlikely breakout star: U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, a veteran legislator who is not as ideological as Bernie Sanders, not as confrontational as Elizabeth Warren, not as tarnished as Cory Booker.
In truth, Schiff could be called geeky. He’s a careful ex-prosecutor who builds his arguments like a mason working with a level. He’s unlikely to slap you on the back. His wife’s name is Eve — and yes, his website points out that it’s Adam and Eve.
Don’t be fooled: As the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Schiff delivered a 14-minute …read more
Source: The Mercury News