Less than a week after being sworn into office, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) has been named to a key Democratic post.
On Monday, Democratic House Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) named Swalwell as an assistant whip.
Whips are part of the Democratic caucus. They inform other Democratic House members of impending legislation and help line up votes.
“Rep. Swalwell, as a new member of Congress, will bring a fresh perspective to the whip team," said Hoyer. "I look forward to working with him to advance the priorities of the American people, including efforts to promote job creation and strengthen the middle class.”
“I thank Whip Hoyer for entrusting me with the honor of serving as an assistant whip for the 113th Congress.” said Swalwell. “I look forward to working with the House Democratic leadership and all of my colleagues to advance common sense solutions to our nation’s problems. I believe my youthful energy and new ideas will help our party and our country move forward in the 113th Congress.”
Swalwell was sworn in on Thursday. In November, he defeated 40-year House incumbent Pete Stark to win the newly aligned 15th congressional district seat.
What do you think? Is Swalwell too new to the House to chosen for such a post?
Only in government! Eric should update the people that voted him into office with a breakdown of the special interest groups he talks to. How about a new weekly patch segment "Pandering to Swalwell".
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I'm a republican that helped get you elected. Please don't forget you represent all in this district and not just those constituents registered democrat. Your statement as quoted above, and if true, suggests your are aligning yourself squarely behind democratic party leadership tossing aside those non democrats that supported you with the belief you'd represent and serve all of us and not just your own party. Remember Rep Swallwell, democratic party leadership doesn't actually get to elect or re-elect you. Sure they can throw money and resources your way to help your cause, but imagine where social media will be in a few years and how, if you fail to deliver on them, your 2012 promises will spread like wildfire along with your actual performance compared to promises. I hope you don't have serious explaining to do and that instead, you follow through and work for us all no matter our party. You were voted in almost as much as stark was voted out. Many didn't care who got elected just as long as it wasn't him. Much weight will be placed on your legislative activities over the next year and a half to determine if you've remembered all of us or choose strict party lines, completely opposite of your 3012 message. I hope future statements of yours speak to reaching a Ross the aisle as you assured in you would. Many of us are watching and many are prepared to find another candidate for the next election cycle that will do what you fail to.