Kansas Senator-Elect Urges Democrats Away From Trump Investigations
Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton said Sunday he would be "deeply disappointed" if his first two years went to investigations. The Kansas Democrat told "Meet the Press" that lowering costs should come first.
1932 was the last time Kansas elected a Democrat to the Senate.
Hamilton, a Methodist pastor, defeated Republican Sen. Roger Marshall.
54 Senate seats went to Democrats; Alaska and Mississippi remain uncalled.
Hamilton wants Congress to end the Iran war and roll back tariffs.
Why it matters: Hamilton warned the party that failing to deliver on costs would make the gains "a one and done" blue wave. He also said the Democratic brand has been damaged.
Schumer has promised investigations and lawsuits whenever Trump defies the law.
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and others have floated a third Trump impeachment.
Left coverage, 3 sources: The left frames Hamilton's remarks as one voice in a Democratic debate over priorities, set against Schumer's pledge to hold Trump accountable.
Right coverage, 1 sources: The right frames Hamilton's remarks as a warning to his own party, echoing Joe Manchin's case that investigations could cost Democrats in 2028.
