Posted on 07/11/2018 2:22:07 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.) on Wednesday amplified her previous calls for a complete overhaul of House Democratic leadership next year.
Sánchez, the fifth-ranking House Democrat, made waves in October when she called for the top three Democratic leaders Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.), Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (Md.) and Assistant Minority Leader James Clyburn (S.C.) to pass the torch to a new generation regardless of the outcome of Novembers midterm elections.
On Wednesday, Sánchez doubled down on that assertion, saying theres a real breadth and depth of talent that needs room to take the reins of the party.
Having the top three leadership of the same generation, I think its time for that generational change, Sánchez told reporters on Capitol Hill. So I do still stand by that statement thats its time for a generational shift.
The remarks drew a sharp reply from Pelosi's office. "House Democrats are focused on winning in November and if you are rowing in the opposite direction, you are only helping Republicans," Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill said in response to Sanchez.
Pelosi, Hoyer and Clyburn, all in their late 70s, have led the House Democrats for the past 12 years, leading to frustrations among some newer members that theres simply no room to get into the leadership ranks. Clyburn has said that if the Democrats fail to win control of the House in November, all three should step aside. Both Pelosi and Hoyer, however, have been emphatic that theyre the best suited to lead the party next year.
Sánchez on Wednesday acknowledged the lingering uncertainty surrounding the question of who will lead the party into the 2020 presidential cycle.
Whether theres transition or not remains to be seen, she said.
Still, shes the most prominent Democrat endorsing the idea that the entire leadership team needs rebooting, and shes leaving no question that she wants to be among those climbing the ladder.
I want to be part of that transition, because I dont intend to stay in Congress until Im in my 70s, she said. I want to help create opportunities for some of the new members who have a lot to contribute but dont necessarily always get the opportunity.
The comments come as Democrats are still shell-shocked over the defeat of Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.), who lost his primary last month to a young liberal activist with no political experience. Crowley, the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, was seen by many Democrats as the heir apparent to Pelosi, and his defeat has opened up new opportunities for younger, greener Democrats to begin eying the leadership ranks.
Sánchez, for her part, said she is not ready to jump into the race to replace Crowley.
I think Id do a good job as chair of the caucus, but Im not prepared to make a decision, she said. Im still talking with colleagues.
She declined to give a timeline for announcing her plans.
Meanwhile, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), who was defeated by Sánchez for vice chairman in a razor-thin vote in 2016, is actively exploring her own run to replace Crowley. Lee has been open about her interest in the post, contacting various media outlets to make her case. But she has also adopted a lower profile than Sánchez in one significant sense: She is not calling for the Democrats top brass to step aside.
This is going to be fun to watch.
LOL, yes the Clinton’s abandoned old friends like they were lice.
Hispanics and blacks hate being bossed around by white women. Of course, they hate each other as well, but that fight's for another day.
“No, Hispanics are going for a takeover of America.”
Couldn’t be any worse than the Pelosis and Schumers of the world... and probably a damn sight better
Sssh! Don’t tell our enemies this reality!:
“Nan? Your “leadership” over the last 12 years has led to a massive reduction in the numbers of Democrats at every level of government, including about 1000 total elected positions at the state and local levels. If you actually cared about your Party, you’d listen to the youngster... but thankfully, you don’t. You’re all about power, and you could care less about the nation, your Party, or anything else. PLEASE stay in power, and in front of the cameras, for as long as possible!!!”
My my, the fecal war is “in the streets” in Californyyy......
You are thinking of her sister, Loretta Sanchez, of Garden Grove, who ran against Dornan for Congress in 1996. She was also ran for US Senate in 2016 and was defeated by Kamala Harris.
This is her younger sister, Linda Sanchez, who was elected in 2002 and represents Lakewood and surrounding area.
Please let Pelosi stay...
Yes, you are correct. Thank you for pointing that out.
I stand corrected...
They both look the same, except for the 100 pound difference.
(Just a Joke).... #;^)
It's not Pelosi or older Democrats, it's simply the message.
Open borders, anti-law, high-tax socialism SUCKS.
My wife works with a militant Mexican.girl who regularly states that theyre
Winning the war. Thats how they think!
More specifically, patriots are reminded that the most obvious daily example of leadership in the context of expressly constitutionally authorized federal domestic spending and services is arguably the US Mail Service (1.8.7).
In other words, if a given federal domestic spending program or service is not reasonably related to the mail service, then patriots can bet that such a service is unconstitutional and probably win the bet most of the time.
Unconstitutional federal domestic programs and services are based on stolen state powers and state revenues uniquely associated with those powers, such revenues stolen by means of unconstitutional federal taxes.
Congress is not empowered to tax for those purposes which are within the exclusive province of the States. Justice John Marshall, Gibbons v. Ogden, 1824.
... the care of the property, the liberty, and the life of the citizen, under the solemn sanction of an oath imposed by your Federal Constitution, is in the States, and not in the Federal Government [emphases added]. Rep. John Bingham, Congressional Globe, 1866. (See about middle of 3rd column.)
From the accepted doctrine that the United States is a government of delegated powers, it follows that those not expressly granted, or reasonably to be implied from such as are conferred, are reserved to the states, or to the people. To forestall any suggestion to the contrary, the Tenth Amendment was adopted. The same proposition, otherwise stated, is that powers not granted are prohibited [emphasis added]. United States v. Butler, 1936.
"The smart crooks long ago figured out that getting themselves elected to federal office to make unconstitutional tax laws to fill their pockets is a much easier way to make a living than robbing banks." me
"Federal career lawmakers probably laugh all the way to the bank to deposit bribes for putting loopholes for the rich and corporations in tax appropriations laws, Congress actually not having the express constitutional authority to make most appropriations laws where domestic policy is concerned. Such laws are based on stolen state powers and uniquely associated stolen state revenues." me
Remember in November!
Patriots need to start electing a new, Trump-supporting, state sovereignty-respecting Congress.
Hmph... I don’t agree with this idiot Sanchez very much, but...
Noting good about any of that really! Reconquista is real though.
Oh goodie...let the infighting begin...Rush said this, too.
I pray for the present leadership of my party(yes, I am, indeed, a registered Democrat) to stay just as it is at least until November 2020. We don’t need young whippersnappers taking over the Party. We need Nanci Pelosy to be the face of the Party for the young folks to rally to.
There's nothing democratic about the Democrat party.
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