Washington, D.C. – Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) endorsed Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) for Democratic Leader and released the following statement.
“The American people sent a very clear message on November 8th that the status quo is not working. And now, the Democratic Party must respond. To take on the new challenges posed by President-elect Donald Trump, we Democrats in the House of Representatives must put ourselves in the best possible position to take back the majority in 2018. Last week, our Caucus rightly decided to take time to listen to our colleagues and constituents before rushing into leadership elections with no new plan or new strategy. I have been impressed with how seriously our colleagues have taken this responsibility. Members from every corner of our Caucus have identified reforms that can empower our Members, hold our leaders accountable, and enable us to find the transformational ideas that will make a real difference for all Americans. This conversation has been tough, and it must continue, but our Caucus will be stronger because of it.
“Having reviewed the strategy and vision of our candidates for Democratic Leader, I am proud to announce my support for Tim Ryan of Ohio. Tim represents a new generation of leaders who are ready to make real change, rather than renew the status quo, and the future of our party demands that kind of leadership now more than ever.
“I am quite new to politics, but I spent several years as a platoon commander in the Marines where my job description was simple: “You are responsible for everything your platoon does or fails to do.” We need that same ethic of responsibility in Congress, and I believe Tim is ready to provide it. The fresh, inclusive, and accountable leadership Tim offers will put us in the best position to fight for working families and regain the trust of the American people.”
