Congressman Raúl Labrador of Idaho’s First Congressional District announced today that Ellen Carmichael has joined his Capitol Hill staff as communications director.  ... “I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Congressman Labrador and his staff for granting me the opportunity to join their Washington, D.C. team,” Carmichael said. “I am honored to serve such an unwavering conservative whose work to renew the American Dream has only just begun.” Carmichael most recently served as the chief spokeswoman and communications director for Herman Cain’s presidential campaign for more than a year/Raul Labrador news release.