Ep. 8: Building Relationships and Rapport Within the Chamber -

Ep. 8: Building Relationships and Rapport Within the Chamber

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Congress is known to be a relationship business, but it also has a reputation for being a hub of debate and partisan turmoil. In this episode, Aubrey Wilson and Taylor J. Swift dig into how new Members and staff can overcome partisan challenges by seeking the advice of seasoned current and former Representatives and staff. Guests: Rep. Derek Kilmer [D, WA]Former Rep. Rodney Davis [R, IL]Former Rep. Ed Perlmutter [D, CO]Former Rep. Brian Baird [D, WA]Bradford Fitch, former President and CEO of the Congressional Management FoundationAdditional resources, including those mentioned in the episode, can be found popvox.org/gavel-in/ep-8

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