Anonymous GOP senator concerned about Grassley, 91, reclaiming key judiciary committee chair: report
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A GOP senator who spoke to Punchbowl on condition of anonymity doubted Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, should return as chair of the Judiciary Committee.
The unnamed GOP senator, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke to Punchbowl News on condition of anonymity, questioning Grassley's ability to strongly combat against the committee's highest ranking Democrat, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, as well as a White House led by Harris. Danielle Wallace is a breaking news and politics reporter at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on X: @danimwallace.
"Chuck is extremely sharp. A lot of it is just his disposition — he’s not a knife fighter. He’s just too genteel for that," the senator said. "I’ve watched Durbin operate, and he is good at his job. He will not hesitate."
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