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Since coming to Capitol Hill in 1999, Thompson has often found himself on the short list for plum positions, both in Congress and in the Obama Administration. Those spots have eluded him so far, but he has a reputation among party elite as a potent fundraiser who is well-rounded on the issues and his chance could come soon.
Thompson is an avid outdoorsman with a strong conservation record and was on Obama's list as a possible Interior Secretary. He is a close friend of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), and has held key positions with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). However, he was not was selected for the chairman's post partially because of a politically damaging trip to Iraq in 2002.
Lawmaker opposition to SOPA grows
While the Stop Online Piracy Act has a lot of bipartisan support, it’s also garnered quite a bit of lawmaker opposition.
Blue Dog Democrats a dying breed
Blue Dogs are retiring at a rapid clip, and even more of them will be vulnerable in 2012. Is this breed going extinct?
Knights of a table that serves wine
Retired Rep. George Radanovich, Rep. Mike Thompson and Rep. Dan Lungren, all of California, have been honored for their work to raise the profile of American wines. [ Read more ]
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