Steny Hoyer steps aside from leadership, as well, gives nod to Hakeem Jeffries for Democratic Leader

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1
Breaking: Leader Hoyer just announced he will NOT seek elected leadership in the 118th Congress. He, like Speaker Pelosi, will remain in Congress.

AND he adds: "I am proud to offer my strong endorsement to Hakeem Jeffries for Democratic Leader."

Hugo Lowell @hugolowell 24m
New: House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says he won’t seek re-election to Dem leadership in next Congress, though will remain on Approps: “Now is the time for a new generation of leaders, and I am proud to offer my strong endorsement to Hakeem Jeffries for Democratic Leader.”

(Photo by Julio Obscura)

[agingdem]

1. Yes!!

Perfect..a smart articulate not-taking-shit guy...thank you, Steny..

[Ninga]

5. His balls are as big as Nancy's. He's whip smart and knows legislation. He will have Nancy

sitting on the bench and available

[mcar]

6. Nancy is a woman

and thus does not have balls.

She has intelligence, grit, courage and savvy. She's not a man and doesn't pretend to be one.

[Ninga]

8. Ok, sufficiently chastised.

I stand in my white pants suit and defend my assertion. A woman in high heels ripping up a SOTU speech while sitting on the dais certainly has balls (another word for courage first coined by the British during WWI).

In no way or in no manner is that term demeaning to a woman nor in any world of debate and description does it even come close to meaning women want balls.

Having balls, is a world of difference from wanting balls.

You don’t have to have balls to have balls. Right?

[OAITW r.2.0]

9. Perhaps we could reach a middle-ground here?

They both are ballers?

[Ninga]

16. Yes, we can! How about in the middle near the balls? Everyone knows where they and who has them!

[Ninga]

18. I have exhausted all possible Metaphors. Have pity on me, I'm still mourning the spanking

Ohio took in the Senate and Governor race. I need some gallows humor. Oh balls, I’m done.

[OAITW r.2.0]

20. Yeah, it's nuts. nt

[Polly Hennessey]

17. Right on, Ninga.

[Ninga]

19. Thank you sister!

[HighFired49]

21. Women have balls

They are internal and also called ovaries! Men don't have a monopoly on balls.

[Walleye]

2. I think this is great, leaders don't usually step down and remain in Congress as backbenchers

I think it shows that our caucus is motivated by service not ego I think it will be valuable to have their experience and advice.

[Turbineguy]

3. Excellent choice.

[secondwind]

4. I'm OK with their choices....

[Deep State Witch]

7. Wow!

He must have heard me the other night from the back of the hall. I mean, the dude's still got it - was even dancing at one point. But, it's time for some new leadership. Hakeem Jefferies is an awesome choice!

[OAITW r.2.0]

10. Great choice....

[seleff]

11. Love this choice❤️

[Tennessee Hillbilly]

12. Hakeem Jeffries is 52 years old.

A few days ago I saw a clip of him giving a speech and was very impressed. In some ways his speaking skills remind me of Barack Obama.

[ananda]

13. I like the idea of paving the way for new leaders.

Thank you!

[Kennah]

14. Hoyer has more than earned his retirement from leadership

[Thrill]

15. Clyburn Next?

[Botany]

22. That picture screams leadership, class, and "we got this" for all the people in the picture.

BTW who is the woman to left of Hakeem?

[PatSeg]

23. What a great choice

[brer cat]

24. Pelosi and Hoyer have made the rare choice to step down but stay around.

I'm sure their advise will be appreciated. And I definitely approve of his choice.

[dlk]

25. Jeffries is an excellent choice

He will be an exceptional leader!

[yorkster]

26. Excellent news.

[cilla4progress]

27. Destiny

He has all the earmarks of a bold, smart leader with integrity!

Very psyched!!