Hoyer asks ‘frustrated’ Democratic caucus to keep him in top post

By Susan Ferrechio

Published November 16, 2016 11:41pm ET

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Hoyer asks ‘frustrated’ Democratic caucus to keep him in top post — "It is imperative that we bring younger, more diverse members into the decision-making process," Steny Hoyer said. (AP Photo) | J. Scott Applewhite

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer asked Democrats to re-elect him to his leadership post, even as he acknowledged many of them favor bringing new blood to the top posts.

“Members are rightly frustrated and angry,” Hoyer said to rank-and-file Democrats in a letter delivered Wednesday. “We’ve now had several election cycles with disappointing results, and we must take a serious look at why that’s the case.

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