Rep. Diana DeGette to run for House Democratic whip, challenging James Clyburn

[brooklynite]

Source: Washington Post

Rep. Diana DeGette (Colo.) announced Wednesday that she is running for House Democratic whip, challenging Rep. James E. Clyburn (S.C.) for the No. 3 spot in House Democratic leadership.

“Our return to the majority was powered by women voters across the country, and we need to repay their trust by adding women to Democrats’ leadership team,” DeGette said in a statement announcing her bid. “As we add even more women to our ranks in Congress — largely because of Democratic candidates — our caucus should reflect this strength, including at the leadership table.”

Congress returns to Washington next week for its lame-duck session, but Democrats are not expected to hold their internal leadership elections until after Thanksgiving.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/live-updates/midterms/midterm-election-updates/rep-diana-degette-to-run-for-house-democratic-whip-challenging-james-clyburn/?utm_term=.9798783ba11f

[marble falls]

1. New times. New leaders. I have no problems with either of them. But maybe its time.

[dlk]

2. Given Current Circumstances, We're Better Off With Seasoned Pros

[iluvtennis]

3. +++ agree.. Seasoned ppl are needed now. others can come later.

[George II]

4. Good luck with that. She says there should be more women in leadership....

....wonder how she feels about Pelosi as Speaker?

[elleng]

5. I'm on 2 sides of this,

which is not unusual!!!

Pros and Cons EVERYWHERE!

[BumRushDaShow]

6. DeGette has been around a LONG time.

But am surprised that she has decided to step up and make this move although looking up her recent history, she is apparently the Chief Deputy Whip now so this would make sense to go for the primary position.

[Just a Weirdo]

7. She is my rep.

She's smart as a whip.

See what I did here? She'll make an excellent Whip, but wish she'd go for the Speaker position. She has the experience.

[justhanginon]

8. Sorry friend, Pelosi all the way! She is tops in her field

and as has been said experience and a really high level of political savvy is needed, not just to deal with republicans but also a fractious, (what else is new), democratic house that needs a tough trail boss to ride herd.

[kag]

9. My 2 kids live in her district as well.

And I've been a fan of hers for many, many years. I, too, think she'll make a great whip.