Connolly defeats Ocasio-Cortez to lead Democrats on Oversight panel

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Source: The Hill

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) on Tuesday defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to lead Democrats on the Oversight and Accountability Committee in the next Congress, putting the feisty liberal veteran in one of the most powerful spots to confront President Trump in his second term.

The win was forecast a day earlier, when the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee voted to recommend the seat to Connolly, who has a decade more experience than Ocasio-Cortez on the powerful committee.

The non-binding Steering vote lent a symbolic boost to Connolly, 74, but his victory was ultimately decided by the full Caucus, which huddled behind closed doors Tuesday morning in the Capitol basement and voted by secret ballot to give him the coveted seat.

Connolly also got some help from former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who endorsed his bid and lobbied actively on his behalf in the lead up to this week’s votes.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5044107-connolly-ocasio-cortez-oversight-committee-democrats/

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[Dennis Donovan]

1. Congratulations Rep Connolly

I was rooting for AOC, but you're a good member of congress, too.

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3. Connolly beats AOC to lead Democrats on House Oversight Committee as party prepares to take on Trump

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Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly deflected a challenge from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and will be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee next Congress, according to multiple sources in the room.

Connolly won the majority of the House Democratic caucus in a closed-door meeting on Tuesday after Ocasio-Cortez challenged the initial recommendation from the steering committee on Monday.

The results of the secret ballot were 131-84.

What this means for Dems: Connolly’s victory signifies the party did not want to embrace Ocasio-Cortez to lead the coveted committee, as Democrats grapple with who can be their most effective leader as they look to rebuild after Republicans swept Washington in the 2024 elections.

The position became available after the current top Democrat on Oversight, Rep. Jamie Raskin, challenged Rep. Jerry Nadler, to lead Democrats on the Judiciary Committee, prompting Nadler to bow out.

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4. More 70+ year olds in charge will surely change our image to the new generations. Right?

[Skittles]

5. it is fucking ridiculous

WE NEED CHANGE

[sakabatou]

7. Only 52 members in the House, and 3 members in the Senate are Millennials

Boomers are still the majority in Congress, but Gen X will take over at some point.

[Skittles]

8. I think now is as good a time as any for change

ya know?

[sakabatou]

9. In leadership roles? Sure.

The make-up of Congress? That'll take time.

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6. We need Gen Xers or Millennials in leadership roles

He served his time well in the House of course.