New Democrats Congratulate Democratic Leadership Team for the 110th Congress 
Two of Five Leadership Posts Held by New Democrats 

WASHINGTON, DC-- {New Democrat Coalition Chair Ellen Tauscher  (CA-10) , along with Co-chairs Joseph Crowley (NY-07), Artur Davis (AL-03), Ron Kind (WI-03), and Adam Smith (WA-09), issued the following statement regarding today's Democratic leadership elections.  Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-09) was nominated to be Speaker of the House; Representative Steny Hoyer (MD-05) was elected as Majority Leader; Representative Jim Clyburn (SC-06) was tapped as Majority Whip ; Rahm Emanuel (IL-05) was chosen to chair the Democratic Caucus;  and  Representative John Larson (CT-01) was elected Vice Chair . 

The New Democrat Coalition (NDC) congratulates the Democratic Caucus’s nominee for Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, whose nomination will lead to her election as the first woman to hold the top leadership post in the House.  It is a historic moment, and certainly a proud one, not only for Democrats but for all of America. 

Mrs. Pelosi and the NDC have worked together in the past to fashion key Democratic legislation, including the Innovation Agenda to keep America competitive in the global marketplace, and we anticipate a continued close relationship with her in the next Congress.

In addition, we extend our congratulations to Mr. Hoyer on his election as Majority Leader for the next Congress.  His tireless efforts on behalf of Democratic candidates and his work as Minority Whip helped pave the way to victory on November 7th.  We look forward to working with Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer and the entire leadership team as we pursue a pro-growth agenda that benefits all Americans.

The NDC also congratulates Representative James Clyburn as our Majority Whip.  Jim’s steady leadership of the Democratic Caucus during the 109th Congress was invaluable to our party and our country, and we congratulate him as well.

We want to give special recognition to two members of the New Democrat Coalition who were elected to leadership posts today.  The Caucus elected Representative Rahm Emanuel as its chairman and Representative John Larson as its vice chairman.  Their elections indicate the growing influence of the NDC in shaping the Democratic agenda.”

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