Bill Goold, Executive Director of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, shared the following insight with me in February of this year. It highlights perfectly why we need to stay focused on the Democratic brand when voting.
RE: Overview of how Congressional Progressive Caucus Members would be empowered if party control of the U.S. House of Representatives changes as a result of the November 2006 elections
* At least 10 Congressional Progressive Caucus Members would become Committee Chairmen or Chairwomen
* An additional 35 Congressional Progressive Caucus Members would become Subcommittee Chairmen or Chairwomen.
See the list of Committee and Subcommittee chairs on the flipside...
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