Mod Squad gets whip
Monday, May 10, 2021 - Posted by Rich Miller
* Press release…
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch today announced Representative Frances Ann Hurley as the new whip of the Democratic Moderate Caucus (Mod Caucus), a relatively new caucus of like-minded members who advocate for a balanced, steady approach to lawmaking.
“The Mod Caucus has made an excellent choice in selecting Representative Hurley as their whip, and I welcome her to the leadership team as we continue to do the people’s work,” said Speaker Welch. “As Democrats, we are proud of our diversity and want to bring together ideas from all corners of our party as one common agenda for everyday families.”
“I am proud to represent the Mod Caucus as we tackle a number of issues that will impact the state for years to come: from revitalizing our economy to our fiscal house, public safety and law enforcement, human services, and education,” said Representative Hurley. “Honoring the Mod Caucus’s request for a whip is a great example of Speaker Welch’s promise to lead in a more decentralized and inclusive manner.”
As whip, Representative Hurley will join a cohort of members empowered to rally Democratic sub-caucuses around key issues and pieces of legislation. The full list of whips include:
State Rep. Kam Buckner Black Caucus Whip
State Rep. Deb Conroy Women’s Caucus Whip
State Rep. Will Guzzardi Progressive Caucus Whip
State Rep. Frances Hurley Moderate Caucus Whip
State Rep. Theresa Mah Asian Caucus Whip
State Rep. Aaron Ortiz Latinx Caucus Whip
State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr. Downstate Caucus Whip
Representative Hurley’s appointment is effective immediately.
- Dan Johnson - Monday, May 10, 21 @ 11:54 am:
They definitely get credit for calling themselves the Mod Squad.
- Crash - Monday, May 10, 21 @ 11:56 am:
That’s a nice list but we really should add one more:
Kelly Cassidy as “Parent of Twins Whip.”
As a parent of twins myself, I’ve long looked to Kelly for twins raising advice and have considered her the leader for parents of twins in Springfield.
- Dotnonymous - Monday, May 10, 21 @ 12:09 pm:
Now whip it
Into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
Go forward
Move ahead
Try to detect it
It’s not too late
To whip it
Into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
Go forward
Move ahead
Try to detect it
- Nadigam - Monday, May 10, 21 @ 12:15 pm:
Seven official sub-caucuses under the House Democratic Caucus umbrella certainly is giving voices to many ideas. Refreshing and terrorizing at the same time. Lot of beaks to fill with three weeks left. It will be a test of Speaker Welches leadership.
- Levois J - Monday, May 10, 21 @ 12:23 pm:
The Mod Squad huh? If that’s like a blue dog Democrat then a Madigan-less caucus is one that’s worth following. And can they have the Mod Squad theme?
- Illiniwack - Monday, May 10, 21 @ 1:20 pm:
No offense to Larry Jr, but downstate caucus?!? Isn’t he from the suburbs?
- Livco - Monday, May 10, 21 @ 3:04 pm:
Mod caucus should have to wear slim fit suits and ride scooters to the capitol.
- walker - Monday, May 10, 21 @ 3:47 pm:
Mudders of Convention v. Prospectivists
- Snarkie from Schaumburg - Monday, May 10, 21 @ 7:20 pm:
Let’s think about the Caucuses of HGOP needing whips, first the Rauner, sorry I mean Trump Caucus and then there is . . . oh never mind.