In 2009, the House Democratic caucus had 257 seats. When the 115th Congress convenes on January 3rd, they will have 194.
Nancy Pelosi has lead Democrats as either Speaker or Minority leader for that entire period of time. Today, House Democrats will vote whether to reelect the 76-year California Democrat as their leader, or to vote for Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan, 43, as their leader instead.
Odds are good they’re going to opt for the septuagenarian hard liberal over Jim Traficant’s former aide.
Tags: Democrats, House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, Tim Ryan