Boyda singled out

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The House Democratic leadership has singled out 12 Dems for an "incumbent retention program" to help ensure they are re-elected in 2008. Our Nan is among them. These 12 will be sponsors on some of the bills that Pelosi has promised to push through in the first 100 hours in office. Among the bills these 12 will sponsor are increasing the minimum wage and ethics reform.

Eyeing ’08, Democrats Nurse Freshmen at Risk
By ADAM NAGOURNEY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 — When newly elected Democratic members of Congress showed up here last month, they were taken on the traditional round of orientation, civic-minded lessons on how Congress works, tours of the Capitol and receptions with their new colleagues and leaders.

But about 12 were singled out for a special type of orientation that has continued through this month.

It is the “incumbent retention program,” a detailed plan worked out after Democrats gained control of Congress to fortify the most politically shaky with plum committee assignments, prized bill sponsorship and an early start on fund-raising — all in preparation for their 2008 re-election campaigns.

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Nancy Boyda of Kansas, who startled Democrats by winning with 51 percent of the vote, was given her first choice, Armed Services, after, she said, she informed Democratic leaders of the prevalence of veterans in a district that had largely escaped Democratic notice until the final week before Election Day.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/22/us/politics/22protect.html?ei=5070&en=01e0f8c272c8e842&ex=1167454800&emc=eta1&pagewanted=print

[proud2BlibKansan]

1. Go Nancy!!

[JeremyWestenn]

2. I'm so happy she got that committee assignment!

I was on pins and needles myself waiting to see what she got put on. I for one have accepted that this is going to be a hotly contested district in 08 and that if she's on obscure committee's it could very well damn us from the get go.

I look forward to seeing her on C-Span!!