Coverage dated December 16, 2024
AOC loses battle with Pelosi over Oversight Committee post Headline from Newsweek
Representative Gerry Connolly, reportedly backed by the former speaker, beat out Ocasio-Cortez to become the committee's ranking member.
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Fox News
AOC loses bid to be top Democrat on powerful House Oversight Committee ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Dec 16, 2024
Fox News's feed description Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was defeated in her bid to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, losing to Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia.
The New Republic
AOC Loses Key Leadership Role to 74-Year-Old Democrat With Cancer ↗ (opens The New Republic) Published Dec 16, 2024
The New Republic's feed description Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had been gunning to be the ranking member on the House Oversight Committee.
Rolling Stone
AOC Loses Committee Vote to 74-Year-Old Gerry Connolly ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Dec 16, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description House Democrats voted to recommend Rep. Gerry Connolly for the party’s top spot on the House Oversight Committee over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Newsweek
AOC loses battle with Pelosi over Oversight Committee post ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Dec 16, 2024
Newsweek's feed description Representative Gerry Connolly, reportedly backed by the former speaker, beat out Ocasio-Cortez to become the committee's ranking member.
Washington Examiner
AOC loses House Oversight bid to Pelosi-backed opponent ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Dec 16, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) faced off with Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) for the House Oversight Committee ranking member position.
Washington Examiner
AOC loses key vote for top Democratic spot on Oversight Committee ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Dec 16, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description The Democrats' steering committee selected Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), who had the backing of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).
