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Some House Democrats are considering replacing older committee leaders like Representative Jerrold Nadler with younger lawmakers who they believe are more capable of challenging the president.
Written by Annie Karni
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House Democrats are thinking about removing some of their most experienced leaders from key positions in the upcoming Congress. They are concerned that older members may not be able to effectively oppose President-elect Donald J. Trump and his Republican supporters in Congress.
Recently, there has been a growing debate among Democrats about potentially replacing Representative Jerrold Nadler with Representative Jamie Raskin as the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. Many Democrats are worried that Nadler may not be able to effectively resist any potential abuses of power by President Trump.
Mr. Nadler, 77, who is the longest-serving member of New York’s congressional delegation, has stated that he does not intend to retire. On the other hand, Mr. Raskin, 61, is considering running against him, but has not made a final decision yet. This information comes from colleagues who are aware of his thoughts but chose to remain anonymous.
"As a resident of New York, I have opposed Donald Trump throughout my career," Mr. Nadler stated in a letter to fellow lawmakers announcing his intention to seek re-election to his position. He highlighted his track record of confronting Trump, particularly during the president’s term in office. Nadler mentioned his role in leading the Judiciary Committee’s actions to hold Trump responsible for his misuse of power, which resulted in two significant impeachment proceedings.
After working as a constitutional law professor, Mr. Raskin gained popularity among progressives for his role as the main impeachment manager against Mr. Trump in 2021 and as the top Democrat on the House committee that looked into the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Many of his colleagues view him as more assertive, eloquent, and clever in confronting both the past and potential future presidents compared to Mr. Nadler.
People who are knowledgeable about the private discussions have revealed that Nancy Pelosi, a former Speaker, has been one of the individuals urging him to run against Mr. Nadler.
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