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House Democrat Caucuses Weigh In on Race for Top Position on Oversight Committee

Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) are vying to lead Democrats on the key panel next term.
House Democrat Caucuses Weigh In on Race for Top Position on Oversight Committee
(Left) U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.). (Right) Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Jackson Richman
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WASHINGTON—The race for top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee has showcased a divide between the moderate and progressive wings of the party.

The New Democrat Coalition, a moderate congressional caucus, has endorsed Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) to lead Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, while the Congressional Progressive Caucus has backed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.).

Jackson Richman
Jackson Richman
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Jackson Richman is a Washington correspondent for The Epoch Times. In addition to Washington politics, he covers the intersection of politics and sports/sports and culture. He previously was a writer at Mediaite and Washington correspondent at Jewish News Syndicate. His writing has also appeared in The Washington Examiner. He is an alum of George Washington University.
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