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Michelly Teixeira

Former Top Dem Official Slams Party for Passing Over AOC in Key Congressional Role

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki talks to reporters during the daily news conference on March 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Credit: Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Former Biden Press Secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki has criticized Democrats for passing over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) for the party's top position on the House Oversight Committee, calling it a missed opportunity after the party's bruising losses in the 2024 election.

During her show "Inside with Jen Psaki," she said the decision to choose Rep. Gerry Connolly reflected a failure to embrace younger, media-savvy leadership. Connolly, 74, secured the role with a 131-84 vote earlier this month. He was backed by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi who campaigned on his behalf.

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