Tipsheet Chalk it up with Guns and Religion Amanda Carpenter | July 24, 2008 12:24 PM New York Sen. Charles Schumer (D.) says the GOP is "clinging" to drilling."Why are they clinging to this?" he's quoted saying in the NYT."They are mired in the past." Well, count me as "mired," "clingy" and, you know, "bitter." Just don't tell my boyfriend.