.RepCicilline challenges WhipClyburn for No. 4 post in Democratic House leadership
The Rhode Island lawmaker, who surprised his colleagues on Wednesday when he told them he’s running to become the party’s assistant leader, pitched himself for the No. 4 position, urging House Democrats to include an LGBT member at the leadership table. If Cicilline could pull out a win over Clyburn, it would make him the highest-ranking openly gay Democrat.
Cicilline faces an uphill battle to replace Clyburn in the Democratic leadership ranks, as the South Carolina Democrat is widely respected. Cicilline has long expressed interest in taking on a leadership role, launching a bid for Democratic assistant leader in 2018 after the party became the majority in the lower chamber. He lost to Rep. Katherine Clark , who was elected to House minority whip on Wednesday."Obviously, I have enormous respect for the other candidate in this race, Mr.
Clyburn announced his bid for the assistant leader position “to help support this new generation of leaders.” He has not yet publicly responded to Cicilline’s election challenge, and a spokesperson for the congressman has not responded to a request for comment.
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