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https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/28/hakeem-jeffries-selected-caucus-chair-democrats/
I preferred Lee.
This makes me a bit angry, frankly.
Democrats select Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as caucus chair
By Seth McLaughlin and Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times - Wednesday, November 28, 2018
House Democrats on Wednesday selected Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, a rising party star, to be their caucus chair when they retake the majority in the new year.
Mr. Jeffries, a 48-year-old serving his third term, bested Rep. Barbara Lee of California, a 20-year veteran of the chamber, in a 123-to-113 vote.
Both are members of the Congressional Black Caucus, reflecting the diversity among Democrats who will seize the House gavels for the first time in eight years.
Mr. Jeffries said the caucus will be “member-driven” and focus “like a laser beam” on making sure they have a successful two years.
“We won the majority. Now, we have to keep the majority,” he said. “In order to do that, we have to get work done on behalf of the American people.”
I preferred Lee.
This makes me a bit angry, frankly.