Vela last week confirmed he would resign to work for Akin Gump, a prominent lobbying and law firm. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, resigned from Congress late Thursday, The Texas Tribune reported. I thrive on competition," she said, later adding: "I think I'm worth the trouble. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) By Charlie McCarthy Friday, 01 April 2022 10:12 AM EDT Comment Print A A Rep. "When you take a look at the last four election cycles, all that money has been for naught," he said, citing Democratic losses in 2012, 2014, and 2016, as well as the four special election losses.Īt a news conference Thursday afternoon, Pelosi defended her leadership against mounting criticism from her own party and attacks from Republicans. After previously announcing his retirement from Congress, Rep. But, Vela insisted "that would all change now," adding that while the House Democratic Caucus ultimately determines who the new leader would be, "if it's somebody like Tim Ryan, I would certainly support him."ĭespite calling Pelosi a "historic figure" and "prolific fundraiser," the Texas congressman also questioned whether her fundraising efforts were really worth it. Filemon Vela announced Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2022 and will be retiring from Congress. Tim Ryan challenged her for the top leadership position after the 2016 election. Vela confirmed to Border Report on Thursday morning that he. Filemon Vela, Jr., a Democrat representing South Texas, stepped down from Congress at 11:59 p.m. Filemon Vela Jr., who resigned from the seat to join a lobbying firm.
Vela supported Pelosi when Ohio Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela Jr., a longtime congressman from the South Texas border, is retiring early. In South Texas, a special election is being held to determine who will serve the remainder of Democratic Rep. The increased calls for Pelosi's resignation as minority leader follow the defeat of Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff by Republican Karen Handel in the special election for Georgia's 6th Congressional District seat Tuesday - the fourth special election loss for Democrats in their bids to win seats vacated by House GOP members who joined President Donald Trump's Cabinet.
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