Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has decided not to seek the top Democratic spot on the House Oversight Committee, opening the field for others to compete for the role after Rep. Gerry Connolly’s passing. Ocasio-Cortez cited seniority rules as a key reason for stepping aside.
This decision has sparked behind-the-scenes jockeying, with Rep. Stephen Lynch serving as interim ranking member and others like Robert Garcia gaining support.
Meanwhile, strategist James Carville criticized Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, saying their progressive activism doesn’t help Democrats win elections, highlighting internal party tensions ahead of 2028.
