Political Jockeying in the House as Democrats Vote on Leadership

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 29, 2016

As Rep. Nancy Pelosi faces a challenge to her position as House Minority leader from Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan in a vote that will happen Wednesday, Hakeem Jeffries, U.S. Representative (D-NY8), discusses the political jockeying in the House and confirms his support for Congresswoman Pelosi. Heather Caygle, Congress reporter for POLITICO, joins afterward to provide additional analysis and Democrats call in to voice their concerns for their party.

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