Schumer really is "elected" more than "appointed". Even in his role as Minority Leader, which is somewhat secondary to being a Senator, it's an election that pu

Schumer really is "elected" more than "appointed". Even in his role as Minority Leader, which is somewhat secondary to being a Senator, it's an election that puts him there. The lowest class in this particular hierarchy are employees. The difference between the two can be significant, especially in matters of protocol. And the results can be surprising: On some seating charts, a small town mayor (elected) may get a better spot than the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs (Appointee), or the Director of the Fish and Wildlife service (appointee) is mentioned before a senior advisor (employee).