Kevin McCarthy: Community Organizer?

So a while ago, I was listening to Fresh Air at work.  This was at my previous job (my current one doesn't allow the radio).  The program featured the author of a book about the current House of Representatives, with a particular focus on the 87 Republican freshmen.  The author was particularly focused on analyzing the relationship of the House GOP establishment and the new Republican contingent.  He thought that Kevin McCarthy, the majority whip, was the key player in the conversations between the GOP political insiders and their Tea Party colleagues.  As I listened to how Kevin McCarthy made the House freshmen feel heard even though their demands are rarely met, it seemed as though he was employing the same techniques as many community organizers.  Organizing: it's not just for Democrats any more.