The questions stated before Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly died on May 21, after a battle with esophageal cancer: Did congressional Democrats make a mistake when they didn’t choose New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez instead of Connolly during their leadership elections in late 2024?

Since then, there has been an ongoing discussion in the party and by many political pundits about the direction of party messaging. Today, Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett will attempt to lead the House Oversight Committee. Her colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus would have to vote her in over any other member who might run for the position. With Democrats out of power in the U.S. House and Senate, almost all messaging is opposition communications. “I know that we’re behind — the fi

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