Bop to the Top

When the Budget Gets Tense 
Mike Enzi Slides into the Spotlight

Who needs anything when they can chair a committee?

          As the year comes to a close, the tension within the Republican Party is growing. Soon, the GOP will be the majority party in Congress. In the case of Mike Enzi, he has proclaimed that he wants to be the chair of the Senate Budget Committee. But, this is easier said than done. Mike Enzi is not the current ranking member of the committee, although he is the member with the most seniority. In order to chair the committee, Enzi will have to push Jeff Sessions, the current ranking member, out of his spot. This is bound to cause controversy in the Senate because both men will not back down. Enzi refused to explain his tactics for how he plans on achieving the coveted spot, claiming that he does not want the media to have anything to do with the outcome. 
          Mike Enzi's intentions have not yet been discussed with Mitch McConnell, the current minority leader, or the other Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee. January is when the group will have a vote to elect the next person to chair the committee. Committee chairs, by far, have the most power as compared to the other members of the group. Their opinions can determine the actions of a committee as a whole. This is the perfect opportunity for Mike Enzi to shine, as the Republicans take control of the Senate. He has been in Congress since 1997, so he deserves to at least attempt to cement his place as the chair of a committee. As the new year rolls around, Enzi will have to fight for what he wants in order to end up on top.