Posted on 09/03/2025 1:43:10 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
A spokesperson for Chelsea Clinton told the Washington Examiner that “there is no truth to this” when asked about reports speculating that she would launch a bid for the seat held by retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY).
“She is not considering a run,” the spokesperson said.
The news comes after a few days of speculation about who will join what is expected to be a crowded Democratic primary to replace Nadler. The longest-serving New Yorker, whose career spans over three decades in Congress, announced Monday he wouldn’t seek reelection after heeding calls of generational change from the younger members of the Democratic base.
This is not the first time the former first daughter has been in the mix for a House seat. In 2019, former Rep. Nita Lowey announced she would not seek reelection in 2020. A powerhouse Democrat who was the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, Lowey’s retirement set off speculation that Chelsea Clinton may seek her seat.
In 2018, the younger Clinton told the Journal News that “if someone were to step down or retire,” she would “have to think if it’s the right choice for me.”
The Clinton news comes as Lina Khan, the former chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission and current Columbia Law School professor, said she is also not interested in a run for Nadler’s seat in an interview with The Bulwark.
Nadler’s retirement presents a rare opportunity for candidates to run without an incumbent to face. In a blue powerhouse like New York, eyes will be on the candidates to see who will receive state and national Democratic support to take over a coveted and...
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I know it’s hard to believe but one thing for sure, his replacement will be even worse than he was.
She’d have to take a pay cut in her grift.
Dammit, I got extra popcorn.
Oh, darn!
Is she using the Hillary Clinton playbook? I’m running, I’m not running, I’m running, I’m not running, I’m running.
Chelsa has it good right now and has not really tried to hog the limelight. I knew she would pass. She has no interest really in politics.
Look at the Chicago mayor and the future NYC mayor proves what you said.
Her father is a sexual predator and a pedophile, her mother is a stone cold killer and crook. The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. New York deserves her.
Chelsea was too conservative by NYC standards.
Whoever the NYC Dims select will be left of AOC.
Just go away Hubble girl, into your cave never to be seen again.
Didn’t she say she was running around Manhattan when 9/11 happened?
Glad to hear. She does have 3 young children.
Walking thru the congress hall she cracked every mirror and portrait glass so...it’s just too embarrassing.
Dems “ How in the hell are we going to replace the creepiest looking congressthing on the planet “
Dems “ How in the hell are we going to replace the creepiest looking congressthing on the planet “
No Howdy Doody Time ?
Nad.er’s congressional district has the most Jews of any district in the country. I don’t see this seat to a non-Jew or a Jew adjacent like Chelsea Clinton.
I get the feeling that it’s Ma Barker-Hilary who really wants Chelsea to run for office, so as to extend the influence of the Clintons further into the 21st Century.
However Dottir-Girl Chelsea has a Michelle Obama type attitude about running for office, dreading all the smiling and glad handing and begging for donations of a campaign. Chelsea is not a naturally friendly and chatty person like her Dad was during his terms. She never has been that kind of a People-Person.
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