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In reply to the discussion: Democrat's Response (Connolly) To The NLRB Hacking Is Pathetic [View all]lapucelle
(20,931 posts)whether or not Ranking Member Connolly stood in front of a bank of microphones making over-the-top demands that he had no means to effectuate.
In the meantime, the letter of inquiry and any responses to the detailed questions it outlined (or any refusal to answer those questions) are part of the Congressional record and can serve as the basis for an investigation IF Democrats take control of the House in 2026.
One of the imperatives of winning back control involves Democratic Party unity. Ranking Member Connolly is especially skilled at doing the wonky, detailed, technical work and specialized writing of a committee leader. Representative Ocasio-Cortez is especially skilled at rallying Democrats (and Independents) across the country with personal appearances.
Although partisans may have been disappointed with the results of the Caucus vote for Ranking Member, the outcome is that both representatives are doing exactly what needs to be done and what they are especially talented at. It was a good outcome.