Staffer Vince Evans is preparing to take on a new job with the Congressional Black Caucus, according to reports of a staff exodus from Vice President Kamala Harris’ office.
Evans will take over as the CBC’s executive director from Kyle Anderson, who departed in October, and will work closely with the group’s chairperson, Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio.
‘I started my career in Washington working for a member of the CBC, so I know firsthand the tremendous leadership and impact this caucus has in Congress and across the country. As we write the next chapter of the CBC story, I am excited for the opportunity to lend my experience and passion for supporting the collective vision of this storied caucus.’ as disclosed by Evans.
Several employees have left the vice president’s office after claims that she fosters a poisonous work environment.
According to a new USA Today/Suffolk University survey released Tuesday, Harris has a 32 percent job approval rating. While this is a dismal score, it is a 4 percent improvement than her November approval rating of 28%.
According to reports, Velz, who is presently Harris’ head of press operations, has informed people in the vice president’s office that he intends to quit.
As Evans joins the CBC, seven members of the 56-member caucus have already stated that they would not seek reelection in this year’s midterm elections. Veterans and Democratic Representatives Brenda Lawrence of Michigan and Bobby Rush of Illinois, the only politician to ever defeat Barack Obama in a political race, are among them.
Representatives Karen Bass of California, Anthony Brown of Maryland, and Val Demings of Florida, all Democrats, are all running for other posts.
After a tumultuous first year as vice president, some Democratic friends have encouraged Harris to embrace the notion of a reset, citing project failures – such as dealing with the southern border problem and allegations of conflicts between her staff and the president’s.
