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A New Petition From House Democrats Could Complicate Nancy Pelosi’s Future

Weeks before the midterms, lawmakers could be in the potentially awkward position of taking sides in the brewing leadership fight.
Source: Charlie Neibergall / AP

Updated at 8 p.m. ET

In a move described as a direct shot at Nancy Pelosi, some Democrats are trying to make it more difficult for one of their own to become speaker of the House.  

At least 10 Democrats in the lower chamber have signed on to a letter to Caucus Chair Joe Crowley seeking a change to

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