US: Hakeem Jeffries of New York, a US congressman, is most likely to succeed Nancy Pelosi as the head of the Democratic party in the House of Representatives. Jeffries announced his candidacy for Democratic leader on Friday, promising his colleagues in a letter that he will strengthen and defend them as well as increase their numbers.
After declaring they will resign from their leadership positions, Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn supported Jeffries as an indication of his growing influence.
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi about Hakeem Jeffries
“I know Chairman Hakeem Jeffries well, and I am confident he will be a tremendous leader for the Indian-American community,” stated Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. In a statement to the media, Krishnamoorthi said, “I am proud to endorse Hakeem Jeffries to serve as the next House Democratic Minority Leader.”
“I have spoken to Hakeem at length about the many important issues impacting the health and prosperity of the diaspora, and he keenly understands the need to implement high-skilled immigration reform, to grow small businesses, and to further expand and enhance the US-India relationship,” he added.
Jeffries, a 52-year-old native of the Brooklyn neighbourhood of New York City, has degrees from Georgetown University, the State University of New York at Binghamton, and the New York University Law School. Prior to being elected to the New York state assembly, he worked as a lawyer before championing affordable housing and tackling contentious policing practises like “stop and frisk.” He has two kids and is married.
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Nancy Pelosi to quit leadership position but will stay in the Congress
Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House and the party’s longtime leader in politics, legislative strategy, and public image, announced on Thursday that she will step down from the leadership positions in January in the wake of close elections that cost Democrats their majority.
Pelosi, a leftist 82-year-old from California, made her declaration during a speech on the House floor, amid cheers from Democrats despite many Republicans opting not to attend. She declared that she would continue to represent San Francisco as she has for the past 35 years and would not leave the House.
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