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No GOP drama: Unanimous vote for John Boehner - Jake Sherman - POLITICO.com
say what you will about republicans, at least we're mature
and COMPETENT
contrast our management of our affairs with the chaos in nancy's cracked caucus
GOP rookies flex their muscles - Marin Cogan and Jake Sherman - POLITICO.com
smooth
professional
what a refreshing contrast
fyi: the freshmen insta-stars to be appointed to the new house majority LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE are tim scott, african american from south carolina, and krist noem, the palin of the dakotas
and on STEERING (which, again, goes far to determine powerful committee assignments)---jaime herrerra from WA3 (one of the 4 most important house contests in the nation, brian baird's open seat), jon runyan (the former eagle right tackle who beat john adler in camden, NJ), alan nunnelee in MS (who ousted travis childers) and todd rokita from indiana
smooth
professional
party on, progressives
pelosi's quite a prize!
we'll be talking about her, about it, pretty much nonstop for 2 years
congrats!
say what you will about republicans, at least we're mature
and COMPETENT
contrast our management of our affairs with the chaos in nancy's cracked caucus
On Monday evening, Reps.-elect Scott, Cory Gardner of Colorado, Adam Kinzinger of Illinois and Martha Roby of Alabama, the four freshman members of the GOP’s transition team, went to Boehner, telling him of their request for another leadership slot. Boehner huddled with Cantor and incoming whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Then, Tuesday afternoon during a meeting at the Capitol Hill Club, Boehner and Cantor told the freshmen their request would be granted.
“We’re empowering freshmen,” Cantor told POLITICO after emerging from the Capitol Hill Club meeting. “The freshman class is the reason why we’re in the majority; it is historic in terms of its size; the class and the number of freshmen that are here [have] some really great individuals. It’s certainly the most diverse freshman class that I’ve seen since I’ve been here: more women, more minorities."
Republican leaders see the moves as a way to not only reward their new majority-makers but show their openness to changing the old hierarchy. It’s also a nod to the anti-establishment nature of the class: Giving the newly elected more say will give them ownership of the House Republican Conference’s decisions.
Republicans are also adding a third spot to the steering committee for the freshmen, which gives them a greater say on committee chairmanships and assignments. Adding a third spot for freshmen on the steering committee also gives them a greater chance of landing spots on top committees, such as Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means.
Both moves are sure to dispel any signs of tension between the new blood and the old guard.
GOP rookies flex their muscles - Marin Cogan and Jake Sherman - POLITICO.com
smooth
professional
what a refreshing contrast
fyi: the freshmen insta-stars to be appointed to the new house majority LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE are tim scott, african american from south carolina, and krist noem, the palin of the dakotas
and on STEERING (which, again, goes far to determine powerful committee assignments)---jaime herrerra from WA3 (one of the 4 most important house contests in the nation, brian baird's open seat), jon runyan (the former eagle right tackle who beat john adler in camden, NJ), alan nunnelee in MS (who ousted travis childers) and todd rokita from indiana
smooth
professional
party on, progressives
pelosi's quite a prize!
we'll be talking about her, about it, pretty much nonstop for 2 years
congrats!