Democrats Plot Nancy Pelosi’s Replacement in ‘Secret Meeting’: Report

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the No. 5 House Democrat, is reportedly a top candidate to replace Nancy Pelosi as the leader of House Democrats. . .

Jeffries reportedly met with House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) in a “secret meeting” on Sept. 1 while Congress was on recess, Politico reported. At that meeting, Jeffries likely secured Clyburn’s support to become the next leader of House Democrats.

The 52-year-old New York Democrat purportedly summoned Clyburn after hearing that Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is also privately vying for the position.

From Politico:

The 52-year-old Jeffries was concerned enough that he offered to fly to South Carolina to seek the counsel of the 82-year-old Clyburn. The younger lawmaker wanted to gently make sure his elder in the Congressional Black Caucus knew of Schiff’s quiet campaign — and to even more gently warn Clyburn about the risk of splitting votes between them and opening a path for the ambitious Californian.

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It is widely expected that if Democrats lose control of the House (which is almost certain), then Pelosi will step down from her position — even if she wins reelection to Congress. (Read more from “Democrats Plot Nancy Pelosi’s Replacement in ‘Secret Meeting’: Report” HERE)

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