The move comes as Representative Sean Casten (D-Ill.) informed Waters on Tuesday of his intention to challenge her for the role, while Representative Bill Foster (D-Ill.) is also evaluating a bid. Internal DCCC records reviewed by Politico show a gap in fundraising dues for the cycle, with Casten contributing $380,000—surpassing his goal by $50,000—compared to $350,000 paid by Waters.
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Maxine Waters Taps Gottheimer and Pressley to Hold Committee Lead
US Politics7 days ago
The House Financial Services Committee ranking member is mobilizing her support for the 120th Congress by recruiting aides to manage her leadership campaign. Representative Maxine Waters has asked Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) to serve as her co-whips, according to people familiar with the matter, enlisting key moderate and progressive voices to help her maintain her position as the top Democrat on the panel.
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