Great news for progressives:Kerry taps Durbin, Tubbs-Jones to DNC posts

[blm]

This is a GREAT sign that Kerry IS planning a capable, aggressive, PROGRESSIVE agenda within the DNC.

I am extremely pleased.


http://www.rollcall.com/issues/1_1/breakingnews/5159-1.html (subscription required)

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry is expected to name two Midwestern Members of Congress to senior level posts at the Democratic National Committee in the coming days to help him raise money and amplify his message on the campaign trail.

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Ohio) are negotiating specific roles and titles with Kerry’s presidential campaign staff, four well-placed Democratic sources confirmed late Wednesday afternoon.
“It is important to the Kerry campaign to have these two Members play important leadership roles not only because of the leadership they display in their key states, but their national leadership as well,” said a key Kerry adviser, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Joe Shoemaker, a spokesman for Durbin would not speak directly to the issue, saying: “Senator Kerry has talked publicly about Senator Durbin playing an increasing role in the campaign.” A spokeswoman for Jones would not speak on the subject and a spokesman at the Kerry campaign could not be reached for comment.
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[JohnKleeb]

1. kick

Two of our better house and senate dems.

[JI7]

2. this is great

i'm going to post this in the campaign 2004 forum. i love both of these people.

[sangh0]

3. Not familiar with Jones

but Durbin is a progressive bulldog. If anyone is expecting Bush*lite from Durbin, then they're just crazy

[JohnKleeb]

5. Jones is based out of Cleveland

Progressive voting record, good dem. If people think Durbin is bushlite I will roll my eyes, because hes one of our best.

[blm]

6. heheh - give it time...someone who thinks they knowall will dump on Durbin

as just another shill, blah, blah.......

[Lindsay]

4. Stephanie Tubbs Jones is very smart

and very tough. Member of the Congressional Black Caucus. I like her a lot.

[blm]

7. Cleveland area has sent Congress some GREAT reps, eh?

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