"After careful consideration, Congresswoman DeGette has decided she can best serve the Caucus by focusing on her duties as Chief Deputy Whip. With Rep. (Rahm) Emanuelʼs (D-Ill.) departure and an expanded majority in the House, her skills will be best utilized in whipping. She will be supporting Xavier Becerra for Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus."  - Kristofer Eisenla, a spokesman for U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D), on DeGette's decision to not run for vice chair of the Democratic Caucus.