Hoyer announces bid for House majority leader
Source: Washington Post
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) announced Wednesday that he would seek to become House majority leader when Democrats take control of the chamber next year.
Hoyer, 79, previously held the same position when Democrats were last the majority party eight years ago. He currently serves as minority whip, the No. 2 position for Democrats behind House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who is seeking to become speaker next year.
Ive heard from many of you that you want experienced leaders who will fight against President Trumps worst policies, while being willing to work together where cooperation is possible on areas where we agree, Hoyer said in a letter to his Democratic colleagues. You want leaders who welcome new ideas and different ways of doing things, who will effectively advance our policy priorities, and who will convey an effective message to the American people. That is why Im running for Majority Leader in the 116th Congress, and I look forward to serving the Caucus.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/live-updates/midterms/midterm-election-updates/hoyer-announces-bid-for-house-majority-leader/?utm_term=.5da015931372
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(94,511 posts)Might want to tweak that...
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NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)LonePirate
(13,417 posts)We need fresh faces to prepare for the upcoming onslaught in 2020.
MsLeopard
(1,265 posts)We need the next generation to get some leadership positions. If we dont well run the risk of becoming the dinosaurs were up against. Its time for the torch to be passed (credit to JFK), way past time.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)disndat
(1,887 posts)that Hoyer was behind the effort to oust Pelosi.
MrsCoffee
(5,801 posts)cstanleytech
(26,286 posts)he is strong in his district so he does not have to pull his punches.