Chairman Israel Announces Expanded & New DCCC Leadership Roles
DCCC
Chairman Steve Israel announced today an expanded leadership role for
Representative Allyson Schwartz and the chairs of the DCCC’s two
election programs, the Frontline and Red to Blue programs.
Representative Allyson Schwartz, who began the cycle as the National
Recruiting Chair, has been named the National Chair for Recruiting and
Candidate Services. Representative Jim Himes will chair the
Frontline
Program and Representatives Donna Edwards and Jared Polis will chair
the Red to Blue Program.
“The DCCC has the best, most aggressive leadership team in the
business. Representatives Allyson Schwartz, Jim Himes, Donna
Edwards
and Jared Polis perfect combination of drive, experience, political
know-how and leadership savvy to make this the shortest Republican
majority in history,” said DCCC Chairman Steve Israel. “I’m
thrilled
they will be working with us this cycle to ensure Democratic Members
and candidates have the tools and resources they need to win.”
Israel will soon be announcing the chairs of Women LEAD and the chairs
of the DCCC’s Councils.
Allyson Schwartz, National Chair for Recruiting and Candidate
Services
After an impressive start to 2012 recruiting, Schwartz’s
responsibilities are expanding to include both identifying and
recruiting top notch candidates, and also making sure that our
candidates are well prepared for an aggressive 2012
campaign. Previously, Schwartz has chaired Red-to-Blue
(2010), Women
LEAD (2008, 2010), and served on the recruiting committee (2010).
Jim Himes, Frontline Program Chair
Representative Jim Himes will chair the DCCC’s successful Frontline
Program, in addition to his duties as co-chair of the Business
Council. Representative Himes was a Member of the Frontline
Program
last cycle and understands what it takes for an incumbent to win a
challenging district in a difficult political environment.
Representative Donna Edwards, Red to Blue Program Chair
Representative Donna Edwards will chair the DCCC’s successful Red to
Blue Program, in addition to her duties on the recruiting
committee.
Edwards served on the 2010 recruiting committees (2010) and has worked
with Democratic Members and candidates on their progressive outreach
and fundraising plans.
Representative Jared Polis, Red to Blue Program Chair
Representative Jared Polis will chair the DCCC's successful Red to
Blue Program, in addition to his duties on the recruiting committee.
Polis has worked with the DCCC and Democratic Members and candidates on
their technology as well as LGBT outreach and fundraising plans.
Background on the Frontline and Red to Blue Programs
The Frontline Program is a partnership between the DCCC and
incumbent Members to lay the ground work for the 2012 elections by
supporting and expanding Members’ fundraising and outreach operations.
This competitive program requires Members to meet aggressive
fundraising goals, accelerate volunteer and recruitment efforts, and
increase on-line networking.
The Red to Blue program highlights top Democratic campaigns across
the country and, in partnership with candidates, offers campaigns
financial, communications, and strategic support. The program
will
introduce Democratic supporters to new, competitive candidates in order
to help expand the fundraising base for these campaigns.