Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced on Dec. 3 that he is running to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
If elected, he would succeed Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who is running to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee against the incumbent, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.). The Republicans, as the majority, hold committee chairmanships.
In a letter to colleagues, Connolly said that Democrats on the Oversight Committee “must be an aggressive team focused on defending American democracy from President [Donald] Trump and articulating a Democratic agenda that resonates with our constituents.”
“Our constituents need to know that when it comes to them and their priorities, we are going to fight,” he added....
