GOP privately plots Boehner-run House

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  Adam PasePase is eight months into his reign as executive director of the New Democratic Coalition.
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  Antonia FerrierFerrier was looking for a new opportunity after Rep. Roy Blunt stepped down as the House GOP whip.
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  Brad DayspringBrad Dayspring helps shape the GOP’s message as communications director for Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling, chair of the Republican Study Committee.
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  Brian WolffIn his first cycle, DCCC’s executive director is taking nothing for granted yet.
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  Charles KiefferA pivotal player with a Byrd's-eye view of Appropriations.
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  Colin BrooksStaffer provides Sen. John Cornyn with a unique perspective on the war in Iraq: his own.
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  David BowenBowen once saw the world through microscopes and is now tasked with overseeing national health care reform efforts.
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  David McCallumAn introverted thinker who quietly calls the shots and keeps the trains running from an office in the Hart Senate Office Building.
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  David WadeShortly after the presidential election, David Wade had to choose between Obamamania and loyalty.
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  Drey SamuelsonWhen Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) was struck by a brain hemorrhage on Dec. 13, 2006, his chief of staff immediately became one of the most powerful staffers on Capitol Hill.
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  Emily SandersEmily Sanders has added members to the Immigration Reform Caucus.
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  George DalleyThe third time’s the charm for Rep. Charles B. Rangel’s chief of staff
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  H. Clayton Foushee Jr.Former Northwest executive now navigates the anything-but-friendly skies for Congress.
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  Jaime HarrisonA Long Way From Orangeburg
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  Jeff BjornstadJeff Bjornstad says he goes for a “customer service” approach in a town better known for its “what have you done for me lately” attitude.
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  John Michael GonzalezChief of staff finds redemption in office of a once-vulnerable congresswoman.
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  Kit JudgeSince the late 1980s, Capron and Judge have spent their under-the-radar careers within earshot of party leaders.
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  Kyle NevinsAs Blunt's top aide, Nevins has to persuade Republicans to side with a deeply unpopular president against the Democrats.
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  Lauren AronsonStaffer becomes standout under coach Emanuel
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  Lorie SchmidtAs the right-hand woman for Rep. John Dingell on all matters atmospheric, she will be at the center of climate change.
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  Margaret CapronSince the late 1980s, Capron and Judge have spent their under-the-radar careers within earshot of party leaders.
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  Melissa ShuffieldPress secretary goes extra mile for McCain
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  Mike SommersTop policy aide to Minority Leader John A. Boehner
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  Neil BradleyNeil Bradley, top policy aide to House Minority Whip Roy Blunt.
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  Rick DeBobesRick DeBobes has served on the same committee for nearly two decades.
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  Rob Nabors“When you do humanize this, it’s not just political," says Nabors. "You can’t just look at this as a policy issue.”
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  Sarah FeinbergHer job is to help freshman members navigate the steep learning curve of their first term in Congress.
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  Sean KennedyWhile McCaskill is boisterous and outgoing, her chief of staff is the sobering gut check.
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  Sharon DavisFor some, politicians were forever cast as scandalous and scheming. Others were galvanized to change the political process... Sharon Davis wanted something a bit different.
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  Stephen GardnerSenate staffer Stephen Gardner melds his wonky policy obsession with railroads to electronic music.
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  Tom IngramThe Republican Party has spent the past month stewing over what went wrong in the election and how to piece the party back together, at the center of the effort is Tom Ingram.
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  Tory MazzolaMazzola is a man who can drive straight to the goal. And probably to just about any D.C. location you throw at him.

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