How the mayor of a small Inland Empire town became one of Congress’ most powerful Democrats [profile of Rep. Pete Aguilar] By Benjamin Oreskes @latimes https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-23/pete-aguilar-congress-latino-democrat-redlands #latimes #peteAguilar #redlands #democrats

#PeteAguilar: “The same individuals who fanned the flames of January 6th, told their followers that they needed to fight back, and challenged the swearing in of members based on a bogus claim of fake electors, may well be in charge of the people's House..." He appeals to his colleagues on both sides of the aisle to vote for #HakeemJeffries who denounced the Big Lie. Boos from the Right. Voting underway, with Boebert voting “present”. #USPol #HouseSpeaker #GOPDisarray

Congressman Pete Aguilar makes history as the highest ranking Latino in the House

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/pete-aguilar-highest-latino-house-leadership-rcna59445

House Democrats prepare to pass the torch, avoiding messy leadership fights

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https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-democrats-prepare-pass-torch-avoiding-messy-leadership-fights-rcna58256