David Hogg lauds Crockett as ‘type of leader’ Democrats need

At the races: Democrats get a reprieve

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including elections at the DNC and in New Jersey.

Who’s running to lead House Democrats on Oversight, and what does it mean?

Once again, House Democrats are jockeying for the top minority spot on the House Oversight Committee. Just seven months ago, party veteran Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) beat out progressive media darling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) for the job. Connolly died on May 21. Now four Democrats are scrambling to lock down committee support before the June 24 leadership vote.This race matters. For a party in the minority, oversight provides one of t…

Rep. Kweisi Mfume vying for key congressional role: Why it matters

WASHINGTON — Democrats have a sudden vacancy in a visible committee role. Rep. Kweisi Mfume is in the race to fill it. A number of lawmakers are campaigning to become the Democratic leader of the House Oversight Committee. Among them is Mfume, a Baltimore Democrat. Whoever wins will be the chief Democrat on a committee vital to the party’s messaging while it’s in the minority. It frequently serves as their congressional microphone. Members use h…

Firebrand Crockett Eyeing Bid for Top Dem on House Oversight Committee

Rising Democrat star Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is making a bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.  The panel’s previous top Democrat, the ranking (minority party) member, was Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., who died on May 21. The election to replace Connolly will be held on June 24. The time frame is a slight extension from the customary 30-day time frame as dictated by caucus rules. The election will be conducted vi…

Meet The Dems Jockeying To Become Trump’s Top Capitol Hill Enemy

The race to become the top Democrat of the House Oversight Committee has begun. Here are the four lawmakers vying for the coveted spot.