Hakeem Jeffries defeats Barbara Lee to become Dem caucus chair

[George II]

Source: The Hill

BY MELANIE ZANONA - 11/28/18 11:56 AM

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has been elected Democratic caucus chair after edging past a fellow member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).

In a 123-113 vote, Jeffries, one of the leaders of the party’s messaging arm, defeated veteran Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), a former CBC chairwoman.

Jeffries, 48, is seen as a rising star among House Democrats, and frequently appears on the cable news shows to advance the Democrats’ message and push back against the GOP agenda.

The contest between Lee and Jeffries underscored the generational divide in the Black Caucus as it pitted the CBC’s old guard against one of its younger members, who have been clamoring to move up the leadership ladder.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/418649-hakeem-jeffries-defeats-barbara-lee-to-become-dem-caucus-chair

[BeyondGeography]

1. Excellent result

Nothing against Rep. Lee but bring on the next generation of leaders.

[Tom Rinaldo]

2. Mixed feelings, but congratulatons to him

We do need strong new younger leadership, but Barbara will always be a star in my book.

[brooklynite]

3. Bear in mind that Caucus Chair is a political, rather than ideological role

The Chair oversees meetings of the entire House Caucus; it doesn't engage in policy development.

[Wellstone ruled]

5. The Guy seems to drive the Dem Message

and stays on message. Ms.Lee will still be a major force within the Dem Caucus.

[Power 2 the People]

7. +1000

[allgood33]

4. Barbara Lee will always be a hero to me. Not afraid to stand alone.

[ananda]

6. Oh dear, he sounds good, but..

I really liked Barbara Lee when she stood up
to Bush! One of the few really good Dems
back then.

[disillusioned73]

10. That's exactly why she lost...

[suffragette]

13. I agree. I think Barbara Lee would have been a great choice.

[mobeau69]

8. A rising star?

Jeffries is already a star IMO. This is great news.

[disillusioned73]

9. Interesting...

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I wonder if the "anti-women" contingent will speak up about this one...

I m w/ Ro Khanna on this one...

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[Cha]

15. The best person won.. Ro Khanna sounds "petty"

Barbara Lee was gracious..

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[disillusioned73]

17. Don't you mean...

The best "man" won??

Because Lee was the best person...

[Cha]

18. Don't put words in my mouth.

[iamthebandfanman]

11. hmm

a corporate lawyer for Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, then Viacom and CBS...
Paul, Weiss' major clients include Time Warner Cable, Motorola, DreamWorks Animation, Universal Studios, Sony, Hasbro, Major League Baseball, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham International, Michael Kors, Kate Spade & Company, Ralph Lauren Corporation, Apollo Global Management, Oaktree Capital Management, Blackstone, BlackRock, Kohlberg & Co., Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, Citigroup, Centerview Partners and UBS.
Btw, im not saying he shouldnt be.. just figured people should know about the things above.

[George II]

12. I think people are aware of his background and accomplishments. Don't know why you bring this up.

[Cha]

14. So What?

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[Sparky 1]

16. I was not aware of this. Thanks for posting this.