A) You might think that an incoming Biden Administration may tap several House and Senate Democrats for cabinet posts or leadership positions.
B) Fox is told to expect the Biden team to tread lightly in this endeavor. Democrats will hold a small minority in the House. Democrats still have an outside shot at getting to a tie in the Senate after the Georgia runoffs.
C) But the Biden camp is aware of potential problems when plucking Democratic members from Capitol Hill.
The administration may be more willing to select Democratic senators if it’s clear Democrats are in the minority.
The administration may be more willing to select Democratic senators if it’s clear Democrats are in the minority.
D) But the Biden camp may not go right after Democratic senators, or, perhaps approach things very strategically when it comes to timing so as to keep within striking distance in the Senate.
E) The problem could be worse in the House. Democrats are expected to dip into the low 220s with their majority. Any substantial attrition could place the Democrats’ House majority in peril.
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