House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer pushed back Tuesday against the chatter that House Democrats have a short bench of up-and-coming members.

During a meeting with reporters in the Capitol, Hoyer said Democrats have a deeper bench than many realize or tend to believe, pointing to some members who have left for higher office in recent months as a sign of strength. He also referenced those added to the lower levels of House leadership and whip posts.

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