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McClatchy Washington Bureau
McClatchy Washington Bureau
Politics
Emma Dumain and William Douglas

As speaker, Jim Clyburn says he would 'transform' Democratic Party

TUNICA, Miss. _ As speaker of the House, U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn says he would be a "transitional" leader but not "custodial."

The South Carolina Democrat says he would work to "transform" the Democratic Caucus to make the party more appealing "to young African-Americans who still feel ... take(n) for granted."

"I would manage not just resources but expectations," the Columbia lawmaker said, "manage dreams and aspirations."

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