Rep. Sean Casten informed Waters on Tuesday of his intention to run for the ranking position, and Rep. Bill Foster is also considering a bid. In response, Waters has recruited Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Ayanna Pressley as co-whips to unify moderate and progressive factions. Internal DCCC records show Casten contributed $380,000 in dues this cycle, surpassing his goal by $50,000, whereas Waters paid $350,000.
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Black Caucus Backs Maxine Waters Against House Committee Rivals
US Politics5 days ago
The leader of the Congressional Black Caucus described the group's support for Rep. Maxine Waters to retain her top Democratic role on the House Financial Services Committee as "unwavering," and noted that allies are currently drafting a formal support letter. This consolidation of power comes as members of the Illinois delegation launch a challenge to her leadership ahead of the 120th Congress.
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