Schumer talks about HRC confirmation

From NBC's Lauren Appelbaum In an interview with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D) said he believes the controversy over Hillary Clinton's confirmation will be resolved today.   "Hillary has overwhelming support among Democrats and Republicans," Schumer said at the Capitol before the inauguration. "The most Cornyn could do is delay it two days, and then she gets voted for 97-2, so it doesn't make much sense."   Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R) has raised concerns about foreign donations to Bill Clinton's foundation and possible conflicts of interest that may have for Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.   "I'm pleased to have the opportunity to have a full and open debate and an up-or-down vote on Senator Clinton's nomination as Secretary of State," Cornyn said in statement released today. "Important questions remain unanswered concerning the Clinton Foundation and its acceptance of donations from foreign entities. Transparency transcends partisan politics and ... (link)