Sentences with phrase «next caucus leader»

Next week, Florida Senate Democrats look likely to choose Jacksonville Sen. Audrey Gibson as their next caucus leader.

Not exact matches

Half the caucus, including the rookie member from Vegas - Blackjack, comes from Quebec, meaning the next leader of the party will need to be at least fluently bilingual, if not Quebecois.

Schumer, who stands to become the next leader of the Democratic caucus in the Senate, said it's possible some Republicans in the chamber may not go along with McConnell's opposition.

Even if this latest peace deal between Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins and IDC Leader Jeff Klein holds when lawmakers return to Albany after the Easter / Passover break next week, and even if the Democrats win both the April 24 special elections (the Westchester County race is really the deciding factor there, since the Bronx seat seems a safe bet), the Republicans will still have control of the chamber as long as Felder, a conservative Democrat, continues to caucus with them.

After meeting with Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Felder has decided to turn his back on his fellow Democrats and caucus with the Republicans next year.

New York Sen. Chuck Schumer was easily elected by his caucus to lead Senate Democrats for the next two years and Republicans unanimously re-elected Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky to serve as Majority Leader.

Lopez announced he would not seek re-election next month as leader of the Democratic Committee of Kings County, which includes about 20 Assembly districts, a major caucus of Silver's majority conference.

But Schumer's opposition is key, considering he is in line to become the next leader of the Democratic caucus in the Senate.

A senior House Democrat said Thursday that it's time for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D - Calif., and her leadership team to prepare to step down and make way for the next generation of lawmakers in her caucus.

But his caucus will hold the majority next year at 21 to 15, and the election of the top Senate leader is traditionally done on a bipartisan vote.

The Brooklyn native also is poised to take over as head of the party's caucus in the U.S. Senate Democrats next year following the retirement of Minority Leader Harry Reid after the election.

The training will not only help to empower the great work of community leaders on the ground there, but will also capture Iowa's unique political significance — as the first caucus state, Iowa's voters will help determine the issues and candidates that will feature in the presidential race for the next 18 months.