Rep. Allyson Schwartz Steps Down as DCCC Fundraiser

National Journal writes, Rep. Allyson Schwartz, D-Penn., is stepping down as the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's chief fundraiser. She will be replaced by Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., a former Goldman Sachs executive. Schwartz is exploring a run for Pennsylvania governor and, as National Journal reported last week, that ambition left House Democrats in a tough position. While Schwartz was tapped as the party's national finance chair in December, it appeared unlikely she could focus on both helping the party and her own statewide run.  Last week, Schwartz's chief of staff said the congresswoman had no…

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