House Democratic Leadership News Conference | October 11, 2023 - C-SPAN

October 11, 2023

2023-10-11T12:00:37-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNmQ3XC8wMTRcLzE2OTcwNDE1NTVfMDE0LmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) said it is “up to Republicans to pick their leader,” when asked about whether Democrats have a preference of candidates for the next Speaker of the House. However, he referred to Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) as being “more affable … a member we can have conversations with,” but said Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) “is dangerous to our democracy.” Also addressed during the press conference was support for Israel in the aftermath of the attack by Hamas and whether Rep. George Santos (R-NY) should be expelled from Congress.

House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) said it is “up to Republicans to pick their leader,” when asked about whether Democrats have a preference of… read more

House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) said it is “up to Republicans to pick their leader,” when asked about whether Democrats have a preference of candidates for the next Speaker of the House. However, he referred to Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) as being “more affable … a member we can have conversations with,” but said Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) “is dangerous to our democracy.” Also addressed during the press conference was support for Israel in the aftermath of the attack by Hamas and whether Rep. George Santos (R-NY) should be expelled from Congress. close

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