In an interview with The Intercept s podcast, the progressive hero and firebrand said that Democrats have failed to create a succession plan once Pelosi and her generation of longtime leaders many of them now in their 80s step aside. Pelosi has indicated that this upcoming two-year term will be her last as Speaker.
“I do think that we need new leadership in the Democratic Party … the internal dynamics of the House has made it such that there s very little option for succession,” said Ocasio-Cortez, who is 31. “It s easy for someone to say, ‘Oh well, you know, why don t you run?’ but the House is extraordinarily complex, and I m not ready. It can t be me. I know that I couldn t do that job.
Spokespeople for Loeffler s and Perdue’s campaigns did not respond to The Hill’s requests for comment on the Electoral College vote and whether the senators support a long shot effort by Rep. Mo Brooks
The developments from the top echelons of the GOP in the Senate put Perdue and Loeffler in a difficult position. Going forward, they will have to choose between siding with Trump and the populist base of the party, or aligning themselves with Republican leaders in the Senate, who unlike Trump will remain in office after Jan. 20.
“These are very rough waters,” said veteran GOP strategist Doug Heye.