AOC's bid to lead Oversight Committee becomes left vs. center proxy battle
Cortez's (D-N.Y.) run to lead Democrats on the House Oversight Committee is morphing into a stand-in for the fight between the left and center wings of the Democratic Party. Why it matters: The ideological proxy battle adds to a generational fight already being waged among House Democrats,
AOC Finds Unexpected Support in Bid for Oversight Committee Seat
Republican Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee Representative James Comer of Kentucky shared his thoughts on AOC's leadership bid.
Key Dem caucus deals blow to AOC’s Oversight Committee bid
A key House caucus dealt a big blow to the political aspirations of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who seeks the top Dem Oversight spot.
Pelosi Tries To Sandbag AOC Over Oversight Committee Chair Bid
Pelosi (D-Calif.), 84, would rather see Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) serve as ranking member on the high-profile panel and is “actively working to tank” AOC’s bid, according to Punchbowl News. The former House speaker has been “making calls” urging Democrats to support Connolly, 74, over Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), 35, the outlet reported Thursday.
AOC's Oversight Committee Seat Bid Divides Democrats
Cortez's bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee is dividing Democrats. The centrist New Democrat Coalition and the Progressive Caucus on Friday released dueling endorsements in the race for ranking member on the powerful committee between New York's Ocasio-Cortez and Representative Gerry Connolly of Virginia.
Nancy Pelosi ‘Actively Working to Tank’ AOC’s Bid for Top Committee Role
The former speaker is campaigning for Rep. Gerry Connolly to win the role as top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
Key Democratic Caucus Endorses AOC’s Opponent in Committee Leadership Race Amid Reports Pelosi Is Sabotaging Her
"The Progressive Caucus is, in turn, endorsing AOC for Oversight.... This is quickly becoming an ideological – in addition to generational – proxy fight."
AOC divides House Democrats with run for top Oversight spot
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing Rep. Gerry Connolly in the race to replace Rep. Jamie Raskin as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
Nancy Pelosi is reportedly trying to block AOC from landing a top House oversight position
The former House speaker has been asking members to oppose the progressive even as she backs other insurgent bids
AOC may throw name in mix for top Dem spot on House Oversight Committee
The New York Democrat may be looking to replace Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., if he vacates his seat to challenge Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., for the top Democratic spot on the House Judiciary Committee, Politico reported.
Pelosi working to undermine AOC's bid for top Oversight Committee role, report says
N.Y., who currently holds the Judiciary Committee role, dropped his bid to maintain it last week and offered support for the Maryland Democrat's push for the position. While Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is reportedly the favorite to take the top-ranking Democratic position on the Oversight Committee,
GOP House Oversight chair backs Dem squad member for ranking member role: 'Best they got'
Ky., details why he is supporting Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's bid for House Oversight Committee ranking member ...
Nancy Pelosi ‘working to derail AOC’s political power grab’
Nancy Pelosi is reportedly working behind the scenes to derail Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s attempt to become the top Democrat ...