House Democrats are poised to unseat several senior committee leaders, and Hakeem Jeffries is letting it happen.
And Rep. David Scott of Georgia, 79, is facing multiple challenges for the top Democratic spot on the Agriculture Committee.
1/100:11Top Stories from POLITICOSkip in 2s Continue watchingJeffries stays out of the way as Dems mutiny against senior panel leadersafter the adVisit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGE It’s akin to a mutiny, especially given Democrats’ typical deference to seniority in who leads panels.
Many feel it’s crucial to have leaders who are proven fighters and can effectively push back on Republican priorities like harsh limits on legal immigration.
So I think it’s time for a new generation of folks to step up, and we’ll be supporting them to do so.” The last iteration of House Democratic leadership has also played a quiet role.
House Democrats are poised to unseat several senior committee leaders, and Hakeem Jeffries is letting it happen.
