Rep. Gerry Connolly wins the top Democrat spot on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a vote seen as a victory for the Democratic establishment.
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 considered a victory for the establishment, which often clashes with the congresswoman's anti-establishment views.
Ocasio-Cortez attempted to align herself with the Democratic establishment by defending the Biden family from Republican investigations into their business dealings, but this strategy did not appear to be successful. Democrats voted against her bid for the top Democrat position on the Oversight Committee by a margin of 131-84 on the House floor. Committee assignments are typically decided at the beginning of each Congress through a process involving party negotiations, returned favors, and past fundraising. Ocasio-Cortez has only recently begun transferring funds she raised to the Democratic party, which may have negatively impacted her standing with party leaders. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) expressed support for Ocasio-Cortez's attempt to lead the Democrats on his panel, seemingly criticizing the current Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD), who is seeking the top position on the Judiciary Committee. Comer noted a strained working relationship with Raskin and suggested that Ocasio-Cortez's appointment would be a positive change
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