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Article snippet: The fight over the future of Rep. MORE (D-Calif.) roared forward on Wednesday, with both the minority leader and her most vocal Democratic critics claiming enough support to prevail in an internecine brawl that seems increasingly likely to rest on the judgment of the party’s huge incoming class. Pelosi’s critics said they’ve already rallied the opposition to prevent the California liberal from seizing the Speaker’s gavel in the next Congress, just weeks after she guided the party to sweeping midterm victories and the House majority. Rep. MORE (D-Ohio) said the defectors have already won commitments from more than 20 like-minded Democrats to oppose her in the Speaker’s contest on the House floor, a vote scheduled for Jan. 3. “We need be prepared for what's going to happen when she can't get to 218,” Ryan said. “And we need start thinking about who are these women who are capable, and we can take the lead.” At the same time, the insurgents have declined to say how many signatures they’ve won on a letter meant to show their strength, or when it will be released. Ryan said it may emerge this week, or they may hold it longer to gather more support. “If the momentum keeps building, like we see it is, then we may keep it open for a little while,” he said. “We want to make sure we have the maximum number on it.” Rep. MORE (D-Colo.), another Pelosi detractor, suggested the insurgents have some time to play with, since their ultimate goal is to block her on the House fl... Link to the full article to read more