Full Caucus Set to Vote After Key Panel Picks Pelosi-Backed Dem Over AOC for Oversight Spot | Common Dreams
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Rep. Gerry Connolly narrowly bested Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a secret-ballot vote Monday for the ranking spot on the House Oversight Committee in the upcoming Congress—but the New York progressive still has a shot to secure the role in a full Democratic caucus vote on Tuesday.

Rep. Ro Khanna said that “many” in the House Democratic caucus, including himself, will back Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Tuesday’s vote.

  • NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io
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    22 hours ago

    We at least need the illusion that there’s a fair process

    I don’t think an illusion would work, because it’s less about the idea of a fair process and more about how much the fina candidate makes people want to vote for them. That’s why a fair primary is necessary.