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Matt Collins
10-26-2010, 04:39 PM
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_41/news/50992-1.html


In anticipation of major GOP gains in next week’s elections, House Republican leaders have put together a list of experienced Washington hands to help fill top staff positions for the surge of newly elected outsiders.

The leaders have put together a list of about 75 to 80 potential chiefs of staff, including current and former Capitol Hill staffers and lobbyists who have been recommended or have inquired about working for an incoming Member, according to several Republicans familiar with the document.


“There will be a lot of new, energetic Republicans coming to town — some of whom will have staff, others who will begin to assemble their teams,” Cantor spokesman Brad Dayspring said in an e-mail. “There’s a lot of important work to get done right out of the gate, so it’s important that newly elected Republicans have access to experienced, competent staff so that they can hit the ground running.”

Matt Collins
10-26-2010, 04:40 PM
Obviously they want to lend a hand and make sure these guys know how to function, but I am sure they will attempt to exercise influence on the freshmen.