Democrats eager to fill power vacuum after Pelosi exit | TheHill

“I see a lot of people who would be the presumed successors donating a lot of money to their colleagues.” “If we’re in the minority,” added another lawmaker, “I can’t imagine her wanting to do it.”  Ready to seize the opportunity to rise in the ranks are the three leaders seated just below Clyburn: Assistant Speaker Katherine ClarkKatherine Marlea ClarkTop House Democrat urges Senate to abolish filibuster to pass voting rights on Jan. 6 anniversary Photos of the Year Biden employs flurry of meetings to unite warring factions MORE (D-Mass.), Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem JeffriesHakeem Sekou JeffriesFeehery: What House Republicans should promise when they take over House clears bill to raise debt limit House votes to hold defiant Meadows in criminal contempt MORE (N.Y.) and Rep. Pete AguilarPeter (Pete) Ray AguilarHouse votes to hold defiant Meadows in criminal contempt Trump allies leaning on his executive privilege claims All eyes on Garland after Bannon contempt vote MORE (D-Calif.), the caucus vice chairman. David PriceDavid Eugene PriceClay Aiken launches second bid for Congress Ukraine president, US lawmakers huddle amid tensions with Russia Members of Congress not running for reelection in 2022 MORE (N.C.), G.K. ButterfieldGeorge (G.K.) Kenneth ButterfieldDemocrats confront rising retirements as difficult year ends Members of Congress not running for reelection in 2022 North Carolina Democrat Jeff Jackson drops out of Senate race MORE (N.C.), Lucille Roybal-AllardLucille Roybal-AllardCalifornia Assemblywoman launches congressional run, setting up contested primary Democrats confront rising retirements as difficult year ends Biden setbacks rattle Democrats facing tough elections MORE (Calif.) and Jackie SpeierKaren (Jackie) Lorraine Jacqueline SpeierMembers of Congress not running for reelection in 2022 Speier endorses California Democrat in race to replace her War of words escalates in House MORE (Calif.), who represents an area just south of Pelosi’s San Francisco district.Pelosi’s promise to step out of leadership after the current cycle came in 2018, after Democrats had won control of the House and Pelosi — the first female Speaker in the nation’s history when she held the gavel from 2007 to 2011 — faced an internal revolt from roughly two dozen Democrats eager for new leadership. That’s led to plenty of internal grumbling about wasted talent and missed opportunities, while adding to the sense that Pelosi, Hoyer and Clyburn will all be replaced in the next Congress — particularly if Democrats fare poorly in the midterms.“If we go through a bloodbath,” said the moderate Democrat, “I think people are going to be prepared for new leadership.”View the discussion thread.The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 faxThe contents of this site are © 1998 - 2022 Nexstar Media Inc.