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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Quad-City Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) announced today her vision for helping build a lasting Democratic Majority during an appearance on Morning Joe.

Should Democrats be successful in winning back the majority in November, she intends to run for assistant Democratic leader.

This would be the number four post in Democratic House Leadership. Currently, Bustos is the only Midwesterner and the only Trump-District Democrat in elected Democratic leadership.

During an interview on MSNBC's Morning Joe where she made this announcement, and in a letter she sent to her colleagues this morning, Bustos outlined her vision for the position which is rooted in drawing from the diversity of the Democratic Caucus to share best practices in operating a Congressional office.

In particular, Bustos would focus on helping guide new and vulnerable members of Congress so they can achieve lasting success. By taking a proactive approach toward protecting a new Democratic majority, Bustos is committed to helping the entire caucus achieve bold, forward-thinking and lasting change for the American people.