Posted by AzBlueMeanie:
Politico reports that President Barack Obama has chosen Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz as the incoming chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, the party announced late Tuesday. Debbie Wasserman Schultz picked as Democratic National Committee chair:
Wasserman Schultz, 44, was chosen for her strength as a fundraiser and as a television messenger and for her clout in the crucial swing state of Florida, the sources said.
She will succeed Tim Kaine, who announced earlier Tuesday that he will run for U.S. Senate from Virginia.
The committee announced the choice in an email to members from Vice President Joe Biden.
“In selecting Debbie to lead our party, President Obama noted her tenacity, her strength, her fighting spirit and her ability to overcome adversity,” Biden wrote.
“President Obama expressed great admiration for her as a leader, and he was honored that she accepted this important challenge on behalf of the Democratic Party.”
Wasserman Schultz becomes the first female DNC chief in 15 years and the third in history.
The congresswoman is beloved by the Democratic rank and file for her aggressive, outspoken advocacy for liberal points of view. She’s frequently deployed as a surrogate, particularly to groups of women and Jewish voters.
The congresswoman's congressional web site is here. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Representing the 20th District of Florida.
Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz is a close friend of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Maybe Arizona Democrats will finally get some attention from the DNC like, oh I don't know, the DNC Chairwoman serving as keynote speaker at fundraiser events (hint, hint). You are always welcome here in Baja Arizona, Madam Chairwoman.