The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee rounded out its leadership team Wednesday, announcing a plethora of lawmakers to head outreach efforts to different voter groups.
According to a DCCC memo obtained by National Journal Daily, 14 Democrats will chair groups dedicated to reaching out to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community; recent immigrants; the labor movement; Native Americans; and defense companies. They will join efforts to recruit and support female and Latino candidates.
The committees are a testament, Democrats say, to their commitment to recruit a broad swath of voters and candidates to their cause. “The men and women in our leadership represent every corner of this great country, and we’re so proud that our caucus truly reflects what America looks like,” said DCCC Chairman Steve Israel of New York.
Tribal Council Chairs:
Rep. Xavier Becerra of California
Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico
Rep. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin
LGBT Council Chairs:
Rep. David Cicilline of Rhode Island
Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado
Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin
Rep. Mark Takano of California
New Americas Council Chairs:
Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota
Rep. Ami Bera of California
Labor Council Chairs:
Rep. George Miller of California
Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin
Defense Council Chairs:
Rep. Adam Smith of Washington
Rep. Peter Visclosky of Indiana
This article appears in the March 20, 2013, edition of National Journal Daily.
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