Rep. Adam Schiff’s (D-CA) “behind-the-scenes work to set himself up for a run for Democratic leader is far more intricate than previously reported,” according to Punchbowl News.
“Schiff held a September leadership planning meeting with several Democrats, including Reps. Eric Swalwell, Mike Thompson, Mark Takano, and Mike Quigley, among others. This is especially notable because Swalwell and Thompson are close allies of Speaker Nancy Pelosi.”
“Schiff is also very close to the speaker. But Pelosi hasn’t said what her plans are for after the election, much less made any public moves to endorse a successor. And it’s not clear what impact an endorsement would have, even from Pelosi.”
