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Democrats pick Hakeem Jeffries as Nancy Pelosi's replacement: New York congressman becomes first black American to lead major party as part of younger generation of leaders
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news]
  • Rep. Hakeem Jeffries made history Wednesday by being voted the first-ever black lawmaker to serve as a party leader

  • He will take over as House Democratic Leader in January as the longest-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi steps aside from her leadership role

  • Vote was unanimous and Jeffries faced no challengers

  • New Democratic leadership will also include Rep. Katherine Clark, 59, as the party's whip and and Rep. Pete Aguilar, 43, as caucus chairman

Posted by: Skidmark 2022-12-01
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