Rep. James Clyburn is stepping down from his leadership role, leading to potential changes in Democratic leadership. Rep. Veronica Escobar plans to run for the DPCC chairmanship if Rep. Joe Neguse wins Clyburn's assistant leadership job. Rep. Joe Neguse officially requests support for his candidacy for Assistant Democratic Leader. Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal confirms she will not run for Clyburn's assistant leader job. Rep. Debbie Dingell is considering a run for DPCC chair if Neguse is elected assistant leader. Rep. Ted Lieu decides not to challenge Neguse for the assistant leader role.
NEW: Dingell makes it official – she's running for DPCC chair if Neguse is elected assistant leader. "The DPCC chair must be a leader who can bridge the gaps between the broad range of viewpoints in our membership—from members on the coasts to those hailing from the heartland." https://t.co/59h3MePPxh
NEWS: @RepTedLieu isn’t running for assistant leader but rather staying in his role as Dem vice chair. In a dear colleague letter, he writes, “I am 100% focused on taking back the majority, stopping stupid stuff from MAGA Republicans, and advancing Democratic values.” https://t.co/Nuzv1Nzwqp
New: Rep. Ted Lieu, in a letter to colleagues, says he will not challenge Rep. Joe Neguse for Clyburn's assistant leader role. "I plan to remain the fourth-ranked Democrat in the House as Vice Chair," he says, adding that he will run for the No. 4 role if Dems retake the House. https://t.co/A59tT2TW5J
Rep. Jim Clyburn is ending his role in House leadership in part so he can take a bigger role in Joe Biden's campaign, two sources tell TIME https://t.co/qGptCv0TjV
Another scoop in here: Rep. Debbie Dingell is considering a run for DPCC chair if Neguse is elected assistant leader, two sources tell @Axios Rep. Veronica Escobar also planning to run. Neguse currently unopposed for assistant leader. More here: https://t.co/8KbxgiNRva
Scoop: Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal tells me she will not run for Clyburn’s assistant leader job. “I can’t imagine I would,” she told me. Says Rep. Joe Neguse “will be a great assistant leader.”
NEW: Rep. Joe Neguse makes it official, telling Democratic colleagues in a letter, "I write to respectfully request your support of my candidacy for Assistant Democratic Leader." https://t.co/XyIzhQ6tTo
Rep. Veronica Escobar tells @Axios she will run for the DPCC chairmanship if current Chair Joe Neguse wins Clyburn's assistant leadership job. Confirming @scottwongDC scoop. Background here: https://t.co/udmgKFeSec
.@RepJamesClyburn to step down from leadership role as Democrats usher in new generation https://t.co/PZMVzvgtpx https://t.co/PZMVzvgtpx