New Leadership Needed for House Democrats

A New York Times editorial calls for new House Democratic leadership:

For too long, this regime has clung to power at the expense of future leaders. Neither of Ms. Pelosi’s two chief deputies, Steny Hoyer, the party whip, and Jim Clyburn, the assistant leader, is a remotely viable successor. Like Ms. Pelosi, both men are just shy of 80 and have occupied top-tier posts for over a decade. At this point, the caucus leadership has gone from stale to downright ossified.

Playbook: “Don’t underestimate the power of an editorial like that. The Times is frequently called ‘the donor paper’ on Capitol Hill. Calling for wholesale change in Democratic leadership from a megaphone like the Times editorial page is big. Also, ouch: the Times said neither Clyburn and Hoyer are viable successors.”

NBC News: House Democratic leadership may be up for grabs after Crowley’s loss.