AOC loses bid to be top Democrat on powerful House Oversight Committee

Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was defeated in her bid to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, losing to Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia.Connolly bested Ocasio-Cortez with 131 to 84 votes in what is seen as a blow for progressives who backed Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the progressive « Squad. » »I thank my colleagues for their support and the confidence they’ve placed in me to lead House Democrats on the Oversight Committee, » Connolly said in a statement after being elected by the House Democratic Caucus..Connolly called out « the Republican playbook, » in which he accused Republicans of using « debunked conspiracy theories » and enabling « the worst abuses of the Trump Administration. » »This will be trench warfare. » Connolly said. « Now is not the time to be timid. I promise the American people that our Committee Democrats will be a beacon of truth and prepared from day one to counter Republican gaslighting. »Connolly said Democrats will be « disciplined » and « laser focused » on the kitchen table issues that are affecting the American people. »We will stand up for our democracy and for truth, » he said. « And we will protect the tremendous and historic progress we have made as House Democrats. »This is a breaking news story; check back for updates.



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Publish date : 2024-12-17 18:00:33

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