Rep. Braley to handle candidates at DCCC

Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) was named the second of three vice chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), committee chairman Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) announced Tuesday.

Braley will handle candidate recruitment, training and finances for the DCCC. Previously, he has served as chairman of the committee’s Red to Blue program for challengers and open seat candidates.

{mosads}He joins Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), who will be the vice chairwoman for incumbents.

“The DCCC will stay aggressive this cycle and continue to challenge Republicans who are out of step with their districts,” Van Hollen said. “As a former chair and former member of the Red to Blue program, Bruce Braley knows first-hand what it takes to be a successful candidate; his battle tested leadership will be a real asset to our candidates facing tough elections.”

The final vice chairman, who has yet to be named, will be responsible for member participation in DCCC activities.