Kerry to appoint Durbin and Stephanie Tubbs Jones to senior DNC posts

i got this from blm's post on another forum and thought it should be posted here also.also, i know some had questions about durbin and jones leaving congress, and i want to say that they do NOT leave their elected positions in order to take on this job.

<Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry is expected to name two Midwestern Members of Congress to senior level posts at the Democratic National Committee in the coming days to help him raise money and amplify his message on the campaign trail.

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Ohio) are negotiating specific roles and titles with Kerry’s presidential campaign staff, four well-placed Democratic sources confirmed late Wednesday afternoon.
“It is important to the Kerry campaign to have these two Members play important leadership roles not only because of the leadership they display in their key states, but their national leadership as well,” said a key Kerry adviser, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Joe Shoemaker, a spokesman for Durbin would not speak directly to the issue, saying: “Senator Kerry has talked publicly about Senator Durbin playing an increasing role in the campaign.” A spokeswoman for Jones would not speak on the subject and a spokesman at the Kerry campaign could not be reached for comment.>

http://www.rollcall.com/issues/1_1/breakingnews/5159-1.html (subscription required)

Dick Durbin eats Republicans for breakfast! :evilgrin:

I got a son of a football coach and a guy who once slept with Liz Taylro can I give you those two for Durbin and Obama :), kidding you can keep em, I am happy for Illinois, tho admittingly jealous.

Nope, we're keppin' 'em, John! ;)

I dont wanna see my Illinois pals down, one of my best if not best pals here on DU is from there. Great state, I was looking to go to school in chicago until I realized, I would do community college best then transfer.

This might be really good news.

he had supported dean first but dropped dean after that "scream speech" and endorsed edwards.

richard durbin was always a kerry supporter.

I know there are some US Senators who are advocating Kerry pick Edwards for his running mate.

though not likely to be picked since his base of support is pretty much the same as kerry's and i'm sure kerry will look to someone outside of it. but he is good in debating the issues so should still be considered.

he said something about a kerry/edwards ticket being what he would want.