Progressive Caucus elects new leaders to battle GOP trifecta - Washington Examiner
- The Congressional Progressive Caucus elected new leadership on Wednesday to combat the Trump administration and a Republican-led Congress next year.
- Casar, the new CPC chair from a Republican-controlled state, aims to unite the Democratic caucus against President-elect Donald Trump’s tax plans.
- Members expressed commitment to oppose cuts to Medicare and Social Security while focusing on improving constituents' lives.
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'Far-left radical': Progressive House Dems elect police defunding proponent despite calls to moderate
Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, was elevated to the highest-ranking leadership position for progressives in the House of Representatives following a unanimous vote from his peers on Thursday.
New Progressive Caucus chair ready to 'fight billionaires, grifters and Republican frauds'
The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Thursday elected its leaders for the next term, including Rep. Greg Casar as chair. "The members of the Progressive Caucus know how to fight billionaires, grifters, and Republican frauds in Congress. Our caucus will make sure the Democratic Party stands up to corporate interests for working people," said Casar (D-Texas), who will replace term-limited Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). "I'm honored to build o…
The Progressive Caucus of the House of Representatives (CPC) renewed the leadership for the next Congress. After nearly four years of Pramila Jayapal as president, Representative Greg Casar will take charge of marking the course of this large legislative group, which currently has 95 members. Read more]]>
Congressional Progressive Caucus Elects New Leadership
Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus elected new leadership to steer the caucus at a time of unease and uncertainty within the Democratic Party following disappointing losses in the November election. The unanimously elected team, unveiled at a Dec. 5 press conference, will be chaired by Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas), with Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) as deputy chair and Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-Ill.) as whip. Many Democrats are still reeling aft…
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