How a potential panel shakeup will test Ocasio-Cortez's influence

Her possible bid to lead Democrats on the Oversight Committee comes amid a generational shakeup in the caucus.

By Nicholas Wu and Jordain Carney

12/03/2024, 11:03am ETUpdated: 12/03/2024, 2:42pm ET

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could face the biggest test of her influence yet if a coveted spot as the top Democrat on the Oversight Committee opens up.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who currently holds the job, is running against Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) for the top Democratic spot on the Judiciary Committee. If Raskin successfully ousts Nadler, that will kick off a scramble to replace him.

Although Democrats are reluctant to publicly discuss an Oversight bid before the Judiciary challenges are settled, lawmakers are privately making calls to test the waters, quietly jockeying behind the scenes. In addition to Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), possible contenders for the top spot include Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.).

It's the latest example that will test how far House Democrats are willing to go in shaking up their seniority-dominated conference. Several lawmakers are already openly challenging senior Democrats for the top party spots on key panels.
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/12/03/congress/a-leadership-test-for-aoc-00192321


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