Despite the rumbles of rebellion, most members of the Congressional Black Caucus are backing House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for speaker over possible contender Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH), a member of the caucus.
According to a Thursday Politico report, many still see Pelosi as the best person for the job despite members’ long-held wish to see a black representative in the speakership role.
“She knows that, she knows that, she knows I’m for Pelosi,” Rep. Jim Clyburn (R-SC), the top African American in the House, told Politico of Fudge, his good friend. “I’m supporting Pelosi, I’m supporting Hoyer, and I hope they’re supporting me.”
