155 House Dems sign letter backing Hoyer as majority leader

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) published a letter Tuesday signed by 155 Democratic lawmakers endorsing his bid to be the House’s next majority leader, far surpassing the number of signatures needed to lock up the lower chamber’s No. 2 spot.

“In the majority, we will have considerable opportunity to effect change and great responsibility to get things done on behalf of our constituents. We will need a steady, experienced leader over the next two years, who also works to empower our Members and prepare them for future leadership opportunities,” the representatives wrote in the letter, which came a week after the Democratic Party recaptured the House majority in the midterm elections.

“We will need someone who will hold President Trump, his Administration, and Congressional Republicans accountable – while still being able to work effectively in a divided government to get legislation passed. It is for these reasons that we believe that Steny is the person we need as Majority Leader,” they added.

Hoyer made a point of shoring up support among his caucus, traveling across the country to campaign and fundraise with Democratic candidates, an effort specifically cited in the letter.

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/416514-155-dems-sign-letter-backing-hoyer-as-majority-leader

[still_one]

1. I think there will be some debate with that because the Black Caucus wants a leadership role, and

they have a point. It is way over due

[Wintryjade]

8. I was considering the same, reading this. Agreed. We will see how this shakes out,

But there is that.

[Kaleva]

12. That's if there is a change in current leadership. Which doesn't appear to be the case.

[Joe941]

14. This.

[LostinRed]

2. I'm ok with this

[pwb]

3. When the vote is taken they may change their minds.

Nancy Pelosi or Steny Hoyer will both be strong leaders. No worries from me on either.

[onenote]

5. He's not running against Pelosi for speaker. Majority leader is a different position.

[skylucy]

11. Oh Lordy! Thank you for clarifying that! I was about to go ballistic.

[Wounded Bear]

15. I had a similar reaction...

Actually, it's a natural progression. From being minority leader, Pelosi moves to Speaker, from minority whip Hoyer moves to majority leader. They worked well together before IIRC. Good team.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

6. He's going for Democratic majority leader not speaker

The speaker presides over the whole house. The majority leader of each party presides over their respective parties.

[sarah FAILIN]

9. Sounds like good leadership transition

People say Pelosi needs to go, maybe after she trains this guy she can break.
I know nothing of him, but if he isn't trying you push Pelosi out I'm ok.

[In It to Win It]

10. He's been the No. 2 Democrat in the House for quite some time now

He was House Majority Leader when Nancy had the Speakership before.

[sarah FAILIN]

13. I'm totally unaware, sorry

The way the original post was worded this made me think it was a new thing. Sorry.

[Hortensis]

7. Yes. This news is that one of the old bulls has secured

support for the leadership position he has been expected to fill.

Btw, I think someone asked about how voting's done. The ENTIRE house votes for the top leaders, which may not be generally known. Normally, of course, each caucus votes party line so that the candidate of the majority party wins.