House Democrats delay leadership elections in blow to Pelosi
The move ensures a two-week debate about the minority leader's future, though no one has stepped up to challenge her yet.
By Heather Caygle and John Bresnahan
11/15/16 01:24 PM EST
Updated 11/15/16 10:51 AM EST
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi agreed Tuesday morning to delay Democratic leadership elections until after Thanksgiving following an outcry from several dozen members who said they needed more time to assess last week's devastating election.
Rank-and-file Democrats will now vote for their leaders on Wednesday, Nov. 30.
The move is a blow to Pelosi, who has been the top House Democrat for a dozen years. While no one has come forward yet to challenge her — Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) is weighing a bid but not formally declared - and there is no sign she wants to do anything other than continue in her current role, the next two weeks will now be a debate about Pelosi's future.
Immediately after the Nov. 8 election, Pelosi suggested moving the date of leadership elections back. But then she settled on Thursday after what she said was an outpouring of support from her colleagues to move ahead.
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