By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Author, tmcqueen@afro.com
Longtime legislator Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.-6) introduced his departure from Democratic management on Feb. 14.
“I’ve knowledgeable Chief Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.-8) of my intention to step down as assistant democratic chief of the Home Democratic Caucus. I’m deeply grateful for the arrogance my colleagues have positioned in me all through my profession,” mentioned Clyburn in a information launch. “I’m assured that Chief Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.-5), Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.-33) and your complete management staff will proceed the vital work of placing individuals over politics.’’
All through his 31 years in Congress, Clyburn has served as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, vice chair and chair of the Home Democratic Caucus and two occasions as each majority whip and assistant democratic chief.
Although he’s stepping down from management, he plans to run for re-election this yr.
“South Carolina and our already-great nation, have made large progress below the Biden-Harris Administration,” mentioned Clyburn. “I stay up for persevering with to work alongside my Democratic colleagues within the 118th Congress, and past, to regain a Democratic majority, retain our Senate majority and rally People to reelect President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.”
Rep. Alma S. Adams (D-N.C.-12) commented on the information.
“Jim Clyburn has my respect and admiration for his extremely profitable tenure in management, throughout which he helped usher in historic laws on healthcare, the economic system, the surroundings, and extra,” mentioned Adams in an announcement. “We’ll miss his regular hand.”
