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Nadler Steps Aside, Backs Raskin for House Judiciary Leadership

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  • #United States of America
Nadler Steps Aside, Backs Raskin for House Judiciary Leadership
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DEC 2024
Above: Rep. Jerry Nadler. Image copyright: Tasos Katopodis/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated DEC 2024

The Spin

Democratic narrative

Democrats haven't historically broken from the seniority system for doling out committee assignments but the results of the 2024 election show that it's time for some major changes to how the party operates. Facing a Republican president, as well as GOP majorities in both congressional chambers, Democrats must put forth a united front and this is a major step in the right direction.

Washington Post

Republican narrative

This move isn't a sign of Democratic unity; it shows just how much the party is in disarray since getting wiped out in this fall's elections. It's not exactly a move toward new blood when 84–year-old Nancy Pelosi is the one pulling the strings and every major player in the party is so transfixed on stopping Trump from doing what the people have elected him to do.

Townhall

Political split

LEFT

RIGHT

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