Politics · 115th Congress
Blue Dog Coalition Elects 3 New Co-Chairs to Lead Them in Next Congress
Kurt Schrader will continue serving as chair of the coalition’s political arm, the Blue Dog PAC.
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Kurt Schrader will continue serving as chair of the coalition’s political arm, the Blue Dog PAC.
The incumbent has locked up support from the Congressional Black Caucus PAC and has called in reinforcements from the likes of Georgia Rep. John Lewis, who campaigned with him in May.
Brad Ashford of Nebraska, who got the Blue Dog PAC endorsement in his race to reclaim a seat he lost in 2016 to GOP Rep.
[Check out Roll Call’s 2018 Election Guide] Lipinski benefited from spending from United for Progress, a Democratic super PAC that falls under the umbrella organization Country Forward — the political
He also benefited from spending by United for Progress, a super PACÂ with links to advocacy group No Labels. The anti-abortion group Susan B.
Lipinski has a super PAC spending on his behalf too, although mailers from United for Progress triggered a strong response from allies of former President Barack Obama on Thursday.Â
Kirsten Gillibrand’s leadership PAC endorsed Newman earlier this month.Â
Off the Sidelines PAC backed marketing consultant Marie Newman, who’s running against Rep. Daniel Lipinski in Illinois’ 3rd District.
Jeb Fain, a communications adviser at the House Majority PAC, which works to elect Democrats to the House, said that while Ryan might have given some Republican members a pass to vote against the