Connolly's victory is seen as a win for the Democratic establishment over Ocasio-Cortez's progressive wing.
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to become the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee , according to multiple reports. Ocasio-Cortez's loss is seen as a victory for the establishment, which often clashes with the congresswoman's anti-establishment views.
Ocasio-Cortez attempted to gain acceptance within the Democratic establishment by defending the Biden family from Republican investigations into their business dealings, but her efforts were unsuccessful. Democrats rejected her bid to lead the Oversight Committee by a vote of 131-84. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) expressed support for Ocasio-Cortez's candidacy, seemingly criticizing the current Ranking Member, Jamie Raskin (D-MD), who is seeking the top position on the Judiciary Committee. Comer and Raskin had a strained working relationship on the Oversight Committee, and Ocasio-Cortez's potential replacement would be a positive change, according to Comer
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