I think that's the more accurate post title than "Hoyer wins". Nancy Pelosi's first battle as speaker has ended in her defeat.
WASHINGTON (CNN) — House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, has been elected to the House majority leader position.
Hoyer beat out Rep. Jack Murtha for the No. 2 leadership post in a race that became increasingly divisive in its final days.
The vote was 149-86.
Not only did he lose, but he lost very, very badly. Pelosi has given herself a self-inflicted wound that will severely limit her ability to control her members. Stunningly bad decision, judging by the vote count.
Did you see the Chris Matthews show the other day where he talked about all the ways that the Speaker has available to her to undercut and marginalize the Majority Leader?
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