Queens party boss angles to succeed Pelosi as speaker

[brooklynite]

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Source: Politico

Rep. Joe Crowley — buoyed by a caucus thirsty for change and his rising national profile — is angling to become the next House Democratic leader if Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats fall short.

Whether Democrats win the House majority or not, the affable Queens party boss and current Democratic Caucus chairman would have to first go through the party’s long-time septuagenarian leaders — Pelosi, Steny Hoyer and Jim Clyburn — who’ve shown no hurry to head for the exits. In fact, the three have already started sending strong signals that if Democrats take the House they’re prepared to beat back a younger generation clamoring for new leaders.

But in interviews with nearly 30 Democratic lawmakers and aides, almost all said it’s no secret that Crowley — a 6-foot-5, lifelong New Yorker who towers over many of his colleagues and can often be heard walking through the Capitol singing a tune in his trademark Queens accent — is doing everything possible to position himself for if and when there’s a shakeup at the top.

For Crowley, this moment has been two decades in the making and could be his best shot to ascend to the top of Democratic leadership ranks.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/17/crowley-pelosi-house-democrats-526994

[LiberalFighter]

1. Who?

[brooklynite]

2. Joe Crowley is the Queens Party Boss and the Chair of the House Democratic Caucus

I've gotten to know him over the last 5-6 years. He's a big supporter of reproductive rights and has co-sponsored the House "Medicare for All" Bill.

[LiberalFighter]

4. I know but the point was that few know abou him.

[brooklynite]

5. But the people who make the decision do...

...How many people knew John Boehner or Denny Hastert before they were named Speaker?

[safeinOhio]

3. Id like to see

Maxine Waters get it

[brooklynite]

8. What in her background supports the management/political side of being Speaker?

FWIW, she's never been a part of Leadership

[awesomerwb1]

6. I'd like to see a mix and older and younger in leadership

You have to send the younger generations a positive signal that their voices are heard and properly represented. Hopefully it will encourage more of them into running for office.

This is not a knock on anyone.

[Jose Garcia]

7. He's a little young, isn't he?

[Red Mountain]

9. He's 8 years older than Paul Ryan

[MrsCoffee]

10. Lol.

Leave it to politico to stir the pot.

[mcar]

11. Right?

They have to continue the "Dems in disarray" idiocy.

[brooklynite]

12. How is a leadership maneuver "Dems in Disarrary"?

And why would Politico not report on a story about politics?

[MrsCoffee]

15. Crowley said he wouldn't challenge Pelosi, Hoyer or Clyburn.

But that isn't the tone of the headline or the article.

[SharonClark]

13. Yep, including calling a Dem a "party boss"

[Cosmocat]

14. Jackasses ...

[muriel_volestrangler]

16. Locking - the hosts feel this is analysis and opinion, rather than a breaking news story

mainly speculation of what others reckon he might do if Pelosi resigns.

Please repost in GD or Editorials. Thanks.