Rep. Walden is sure bet to head NRCC

Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) looks like a sure bet to head the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) next year.

The seven-term Oregon Republican has the full backing of his good friend, current NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). Rep Walden is also a trusted member of Speaker John Boehner’s (R-OH) inner circle, serving as chairman of the House Republican leadership since 2010. The NRCC chairman is elected by House Republicans, so Rep Walden will have to make the case to his colleagues. But there are few other names being floated. Two members who have been mentioned are Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA) and former NRCC Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK). But Rep Walden, 55, is the clear favorite. He is currently chairman of the House Communications and Technology subcommittee.