The Would-Be House Chairmen
Posted 10/26/06
The following are highlights—some serious, some not so—about eight of the Democratic congressmen likely to become chairmen of pivotal House committees if their party wins a majority on Election Day.
- Rep. John Conyers Jr. (Michigan)—Judiciary Committee
- Rep. John Dingell (Michigan)—Energy and Commerce Committee
- Rep. Alcee Hastings (Florida)—Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Rep. David Obey (Wisconsin)—Appropriations Committee
- Rep. Charles Rangel (New York)—Ways and Means Committee
- Rep. Ike Skelton (Missouri)—Armed Services Committee
- Rep. Bennie Thompson (Mississippi)—Homeland Security Committee
- Rep. Henry Waxman (California)—Government Reform Committee