The Blue Dogs, a crew of House Democrats who champion fiscal conservatism, were reported earlier this week as backing U.S. Rep. John Dingell of Michigan in his battle to defend his chairmanship of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee.
That's true, at least, for North Carolina's members, Barb Barrett reports.
Blue Dog Mike McIntyre, a Lumberton Democrat, cast his ballot for Dingell.
"Congressman McIntyre supported Congressman Dingell because of his deep respect for the seniority system and his personal relationship with him," said McIntyre's spokesman, Dean Mitchell.
The state's other Blue Dog, U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler of Waynesville, served on Dingell's "whip team," meaning he was tapped to help round up caucus votes for the Michigan lawmaker.
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