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Democrats Choose Hoyer as Majority Leader
In a Democratic caucus vote, Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland defeated Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania in the race for majority leader in the U.S. House. Hoyer won decisively, 149 to 86.
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Earlier in the day, Democrats unanimously chose Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California to serve as House Speaker. Pelosi will officially take over the position in January.
By washingtonpost.com Editors |
November 16, 2006; 12:13 PM ET
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Posted by: AKBER A. KASSAM | November 16, 2006 3:43 PM
The big mistake that both house members made was this: last night Murtha came out on Hardball with Chris Matthews and saying that he had the votes. And then speaker Pelosi came out and support him. Which once again was another bad move. Since the far left pushed out the moderates. Well the Moderate Democrats blocked this move with thier vote.
Posted by: chuck harrison | November 16, 2006 3:10 PM
Chris, I cannot believe the Democrats did not have the foresight to select Michael "Came Up Just Short" Steele to be Majority Leader. How could they say "no" to Steele's awesome commercials?
I'm sad, Chris, and the only thing that will comfort me is a picture of Michael Steele caressing someone else's puppy.
Posted by: subpoena power | November 16, 2006 2:58 PM
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I think Stany Hoyer is also capable person, he will do a good job, if media can live him alone.!!!!!