SEES Congress of the United States erect House of Representatives ‘Washington, DE 20515-1317 October 1, 2018 Deas Cullens, ‘As Nov, 6 draws near, [grow incteasingly confident we will soon usher ina new Democratic majority. As the ‘only Midwesterner and Frontiner in elected Demoeratie House Leadership, I understand the unique challenge of suceeeding as a Member ina swing seat. Through planning, hard work and diseiplin, I won reelection by 20 points the same cycle Donald Trump won my district. | have been thinking deeply about the way [might best serve our diverse Caucus if we are entrusted again with the Speaker's and committee gavel. Encouraged by conversations with so many of you, Fintend to run for ‘Assistant Democratic Leader wih a focus on peoecting a new Democratic majrity beyond the 2020 eyele so ‘we ean deliver bold, forward-thinking and lasting change for the American people, ‘As Democrats, our strength hasalsays come from our diversity. My vision for this role willbe to engage the centre Caucus to support one another, but particularly our new and most vulnerable members. We wil achieve this by sharing best practices ani tates across dstriets, whether they be urban, suburban or rural~red, blue oF purple, | will form # one-stop-shop with batle-tested and experienced staff o guide new Chiefs of Sta, Legislative Directors, Communiations Directors and District Directors, We will work with them to prepare and «execute customized, strategie pln to hit the ground running both in Washington and at home. And, throughout thenext Congress, we will help Members navigate new challenges that arise by virtue of being inthe majority. ‘Throughout this cycle, I have taveled for and mentored scores of our incredible candidates. Not only will continue to help them win during these nxt five weeks, if elected, I promise to also help them achieve lasting success in offie so we can maintain a Democratic majority for the long aul has been my honor to work with David Cicilline, Hakeem Jeffries and all of you to develop our “For the People” agenda. We could not lave achieved this without listening tothe tremendous input and insight of our entire Democratic Caucus, and Ithank all of you for your contributions. [ook forward to taking with you ‘ireetly and ope L will beable o eam Your support i we are entrusted with the majority, ‘By fighting forthe core Democsatc values that unite us while holding President Trump accountable next yea, ‘we will achieve a stong, diverse and lasting Demoeratic majority, Kindest Parsopal Regands, Cheri Bustos Member of Congress