National Republicans are favorably eyeing Congressional candidate Maggie Brooks by naming her as possible “young gun” — a designation that comes with both prominence and money.

“We are looking forward to working with Maggie Brooks, who has already proven herself by meeting rigorous benchmarks in the ‘Young Guns’ program that will position her campaign for victory,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “Maggie’s dedication and experience enables her to advocate effectively for pro-growth policies and fight the failed status quo in Washington. This will stand in stark contrast to the Obama-Pelosi record of spending, borrowing and taxing that New York families and small businesses know has failed.”

Brooks, a three-term Monroe County executive, is running against longtime Democratic Rep. Louise Slaughter in a redrawn district that political observers say is friendlier to the Republican candidate.

Brooks has been on the radar of Republican establishment types for a while, with some suggesting that she take on Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand this fall (Brooks ultimately opted not to run). The attention culminated with former Gov. George Pataki at the state GOP convention last month urging her to seek federal office.

Slaughter, meanwhile, is still recovering from a broken leg after a fall in New York City and the 82-year-old says she is running for re-election.

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