“Rep. Doug Collins is quietly laying the groundwork to run for House Judiciary chairman next year, buttonholing colleagues who choose panel chairs and showcasing his legislative acumen.”
“The conservative Georgia Republican is the first to officially jump in for the powerful post, which will be open with the retirement of Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) at the end of the year. Collins has notified leadership of his intention to run, and he’s going public with his sales pitch.”