In the House, Pelosi gave way to Hakeem Jeffries, and yet she remains as his mentor, the Speaker Emerita. The rest of the House leadership also yielded to younger talent. Now younger Democratic politicians are taking the top seats on the committees.
High time the Senate Democrats do the same. This is no time for traditional institutional thinking and seniority.
This is another reason why Schumer should be forced out of leadership.
In the House, Pelosi gave way to Hakeem Jeffries, and yet she remains as his mentor, the Speaker Emerita. The rest of the House leadership also yielded to younger talent. Now younger Democratic politicians are taking the top seats on the committees.
High time the Senate Democrats do the same. This is no time for traditional institutional thinking and seniority.