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Clyburn worked with GOP to hurt Dems

Powerful Democrat sent his aide to consult with the GOP on a redistricting plan that diluted Black voting strength

Salon

Clyburn saves his seat — at a big cost

How Rep. James Clyburn protected his district at a cost to Black Democrats

Salon

Spain is 1st Black woman to lead South Carolina Democrats

Christale Spain, a longtime party operative, has been elected as chair of South Carolina’s Democratic Party

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At the Races: Cheese stakes - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Clyburn backs ex-staffer to lead South Carolina Democrats

Congressman Jim Clyburn is backing a former staffer in her effort to lead South Carolina’s Democrats, as the state prepares to host the party’s opening presidential primary in 2024

The Independent UK

Harris to promote broadband in South Carolina as 2024 looms

Vice President Kamala Harris is promoting the Biden administration’s achievements on broadband internet access during a visit to South Carolina

The Independent UK

Democrats Approve Early Presidential Primary Calendar As South Carolina Will Be First Primary

The DNC approved a new set of early presidential primary states on February 4 where Iowa is no longer the first primary.

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‘I want him to run’: South Carolina Rep Jim Clyburn backs Biden 2024 bid

‘I see no reason for him not to run,’ influential South Carolina congressman Jim Clyburn says

The Independent UK

Biden 2024: Now an even worse idea

Of course Trump's scandals are worse. But this debacle should make clear that Democrats can't afford Joe Biden

Salon

Meet the House clerk wielding the gavel until speaker chosen

The extended drama over picking the next House speaker has put the normally understated position of House clerk in the spotlight

The Independent UK

US House passes rideshare law 3 years after South Carolina college student was murdered by fake Uber driver

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Three years after a University of South Carolina student was kidnapped and murdered by a man pretending to be an Uber driver, the U.S. House has passed a bill that would strengthen rideshare protections for passengers.

Tribune News Service

Will the ‘cool, calm, collected’ Hakeem Jeffries change when in power?

Some believe Black lawmakers adapt to leadership by becoming more moderate – others disagree

The Guardian - US

Dems move to make South Carolina, not Iowa, 1st voting state

Democrats have voted to remove Iowa as the leadoff state on the presidential nominating calendar and replace it with South Carolina starting in 2024

The Independent UK

Rep. Lauren Underwood elected to House Democratic leadership position

The last Black female to hold an elected House leadership spot was Rep. Shirley Chisholm, D-N.Y., — an Underwood role model — in 1977.

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The Independent UK

House panel says lax screening helped facilitate PPP fraud

A House investigations panel says financial technology firms “abdicated” their responsibility to screen out fraud in applications for a federal program designed to help small businesses stay open and keep workers employed during the pandemic

WEKU

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats

Jeffries will replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi as the top elected Democratic leader. He represents a generational shift and faces challenges in a GOP House in January.

WEKU

Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as a party leader. Here's who might replace her

Nancy Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker, says she will step down as leader of the House Democrats next year. Now, a new batch of lawmakers is in the leadership spotlight.

Axios

Pelosi's encore: Democrats hope retiring leader stays intimately involved in caucus

Pelosi will be the first speaker to retain their House seat after stepping down since 1955.

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Meet House Democrats’ likely new leaders in the post-Pelosi era

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is passing the baton to a new generation of leaders.

Los Angeles Times

Pelosi to step down as House Democratic leader

WASHINGTON — After months of speculation about her future, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she will not seek to lead House Democrats for another term, but remain in Congress.

WEKU

Nancy Pelosi steps down as House leader of US Democrats

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement paves the way for a new generation of Democratic lawmakers to fill the leadership ranks.

Roll Call

Parsing Pelosi: What’s next for Democratic leader? - Roll Call

Pelosi so far has only said she won't retire from Congress entirely; that would leave her seat open until a special election.

The Guardian - US

Republicans and Democrats make last arguments as midterms loom

Joe Biden lambasts Republican normalising of political violence in appearance in New York, as Donald Trump targets culture war issues in Florida

WEKU

North Carolina fields competitive Senate race despite lack of national attention

A historic Democratic nominee and a Trump Republican face off in a race that is not garnering the same national attention as some, but has the same power to tilt the balance of power in the Senate.

The Independent UK

House investigation reveals how Trump aides bullied CDC staff to downplay Covid-19 threat

Trump aides ’usurped control of CDC communications and blocked public health officials from providing accurate information about the coronavirus to the American people,’ report claims

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