WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund announced its latest slate of candidates to watch, including Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Bridget Fleming (NY-01), Pat Ryan (NY-18 & 19), and Francis Conole (NY-22). NewDem Action Fund’s “Candidate Watch List” represents early-stage support for candidates running for Congress.
“NewDems are laser-focused on holding and growing the Democratic House majority and electing new leaders who share our commitment to breaking through gridlock to deliver results,” said NewDem Action Fund Chair Rep. Brad Schneider. “Valerie Foushee, Bridget Fleming, Pat Ryan and Francis Conole share our sensible approach to governing and are wholeheartedly committed to improving their communities by cutting costs and creating economic opportunities.”
"I am honored to have the support of the NewDem Action Fund,” said Valerie Foushee (NC-04). “I share in their commitment to protect and expand our Democratic Majority in Congress and to approach the complex problems facing our nation from a solutions-based perspective. I look forward to partnering with them to deliver results for North Carolina's 4th Congressional District."
“I am honored to be added to the NewDem watchlist,” said Bridget Fleming (NY-01). “NewDems put aside partisanship and work with anyone willing to find solutions that benefit the economy and ordinary Americans. Like NewDem members, I pride myself, in my years in local office, on finding collaborative solutions that deliver for communities across Long Island, and I will bring that same commitment to Washington.”
"I took an oath to defend our country against all threats foreign and domestic and with extremist attempts to bring our country backward, I am running to defend our constitutional freedoms,” said Pat Ryan (NY-18 & NY-19). “I'm honored to be on the NewDem Watch List and work together to keep our country moving forward."
“I am honored to be named to the New Dems watch list,” said Francis Conole (NY-22). “I have spent my life serving this country working in a non-partisan environment to take on tough problems and deliver results. From day one this campaign has been about delivering for Central New York families. Our country and community here in Central New York face a multitude of interlocking crises. To meet this moment, our campaign has been laser focused on an agenda that bridges divides and brings people together to confront these challenges: to lower costs for working families, confront climate change, protect women’s rights, prioritize public safety and build an economy that works for everyone. These are going to be my main priorities in Congress, and I look forward to working with the New Dems caucus to advance these interests.”
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The New Democrat Coalition is the largest ideological caucus amongst House Democrats, counting more than forty percent of the caucus as members. The 99 NewDems represent a central core of the Democratic Party and advocate within Congress, and the party as a whole, for innovative approaches and constructive solutions to move America forward. Formed by Members of the New Democrat Coalition, the NewDem Action Fund helps re-elect NewDems and elect new, like-minded leaders who can help develop a positive policy agenda and message.