How a potential panel shakeup will test Ocasio-Cortez's influence

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Her possible bid to lead Democrats on the Oversight Committee comes amid a generational shakeup in the caucus.

By Nicholas Wu and Jordain Carney

12/03/2024, 11:03am ETUpdated: 12/03/2024, 2:42pm ET

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could face the biggest test of her influence yet if a coveted spot as the top Democrat on the Oversight Committee opens up.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who currently holds the job, is running against Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) for the top Democratic spot on the Judiciary Committee. If Raskin successfully ousts Nadler, that will kick off a scramble to replace him.

Although Democrats are reluctant to publicly discuss an Oversight bid before the Judiciary challenges are settled, lawmakers are privately making calls to test the waters, quietly jockeying behind the scenes. In addition to Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), possible contenders for the top spot include Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.).

It's the latest example that will test how far House Democrats are willing to go in shaking up their seniority-dominated conference. Several lawmakers are already openly challenging senior Democrats for the top party spots on key panels.
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/12/03/congress/a-leadership-test-for-aoc-00192321


Yes, please.

[Dennis Donovan]

1. We really have some great congresspeople, don't we? n/t

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2. We really do, courageous because it is tough out there.

[NoMoreRepugs]

3. Love the mix of young and old/wise/seasoned. Hey I'm 75, gotta cover my ass.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

4. I trust Nancy Pelosi on this

Nancy Pelosi is opposing this idea

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I prefer Congressman Connelly

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5. I don't, not at all.

Many of these people need to retire, we lost twice now...time to move forward.

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10. THANK YOU

PASS THE BATON ALREADY, WE NEED NEW LEADERSHIP

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11. You're welcome!

RBG refused to retire and we know how that worked out. Feinstein refused and that was stunning to watch.
It is ok to acknowledge a time to exit with your legacy secured and a lending hand to pass the baton...as you say.

Intentionally working against AOC will bring resentment and more importantly, no change.

How does this make sense?

Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly announces cancer diagnosis
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By Annie Grayer and Michelle Shen, CNN

Updated 10:44 AM EST, Thu November 7, 2024
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/07/politics/gerry-connolly-cancer-diagnosis/index.html

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12. I think we need more voter enthusiasm

I think the younger generations need more leadership roles, it is TIME already! Picking an old, ill guy hardly accomplishes that.

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13. Exactly.

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6. In addition to Nancy Pelosi, the Moderate wing of the party is supporting Congressman Gerry Connolly

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7. No thank you.

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8. This makes me smile

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9. You may get your wish.