By: Katie Landis
On Wednesday, the Democrats of the House elected their leadership with efficiency and unanimity. This quick election is a good sign for the minority party that must remain unified to push through their priorities for this congressional session.
With no opposition, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson from Texas was elected by her colleagues to stand as the Minority Leader. This is a historical election as Congresswoman Johnson is the first African American woman to be elected to this position.
The Democrats also elected Congresswoman Lois Capps of California as the Minority Party Whip. Congresswoman Capps was a nurse for many years before being elected to the House of Representatives and has placed healthcare as a priority in the past.
As this congressional session gets into gear and starts discussing bills, it will be interesting to see how this two women powerhouse leads their party, particularly in light of the change in power in the Senate.
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