If elected, the 52-year-old politician would be the first Black leader of a congressional party. House Democrats will elect leaders in a meeting after Thanksgiving.
vowed to create an inclusive leadership that draws on all members of the diverse Democratic caucus as the party works back toward majority status in the House after Republicans seized control in the midterm elections."The House Democratic Caucus is the most authentic representation of the gorgeous mosaic of the American people," Jeffries said in a letter to colleagues.
"I write to humbly ask for your support for the position of House Democratic Leader as we once again prepare to meet the moment."The new generation wasted no time preparing to take their place after Pelosi's expected, but still sudden, announcement Thursday she would relinquish her position after 20 years leading the House Democrats.
It's not just Jeffries, but Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts and Rep. Pete Aguilar of California — who have worked together as a lower-rung leadership team — all swiftly wrote to colleagues with their bids for the first, second- and third-ranking positions in House Democratic leadership.
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