All Powerful or Cursed: The Ambitious House Class of 2012
Markwayne Mullin ascended to the Senate and Cabinet but faced a bruising confirmation hearing regarding his professional background.
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Markwayne Mullin ascended to the Senate and Cabinet but faced a bruising confirmation hearing regarding his professional background.
A retrospective on the 'Ambitious Class of 2012' explores the mixed legacies of high-profile members like Eric Swalwell, Ron DeSantis, and Kyrsten Sinema as they face political setbacks or scandals a decade after entering the House.
subject of career analysis and scandal report
Swalwell's version of this story ↗former White House Chief of Staff
former Representative
Representative and DCCC Chair
former Representative
Representative and NRCC Chair
former Representative and candidate
House Ways and Means Chair
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former Representative and candidate
House Ways and Means Chair
