Pelosi-Backed Candidate Wins Key House Vote Over AOC
Gerry Connolly narrowly defeated Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee vote for the top spot on the House Oversight Committee. This vote, however, is merely a recommendation, with a full caucus vote scheduled for Tuesday that could overturn the result. Ocasio-Cortez retains significant support from progressive caucuses and some Oversight Committee members, while Connolly secured backing from centrist Democrats. The final outcome hinges on whether the full caucus will follow the steering committee’s recommendation or favor Ocasio-Cortez.
John Q. Hosedrinker