Whoever replaces Pelosi has less to fear than McCarthy does

'Despite their reputation for fracturing, the Democrats have proven to be the model of stability in Congress.'

historic tenure as speaker and likely the election of a new Democratic leader. Yet, despite losing power, whoever wins the Democratic leadership will probably feel significantly more secure than the presumptive Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy, even beyond the recent discussion of potential challengers to his effort. This isn’t just due to the midterm results. Despite their reputation for fracturing, the Democrats have proven to be the model of stability in Congress.

As of January, Pelosi will have led the Democrats, as either speaker or minority leader, for 20 years. Only legendary Speaker Sam Rayburn served longer in the top spot in the history of Congress. But it is not just Pelosi who has been in power for so long. The Democrats' leadership team of Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Majority Whip James Clyburn have also served for that entire time, though Pelosi made a failed attempt to oustThe party does not just reward longevity.

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