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Article snippet: Dozens of Democratic women — incumbents and newcomers alike — are rallying behind Rep. MORE (D-Calif.) as she fights with a group of detractors in her own party to become Speaker in the next Congress. A letter circulating among female Democratic lawmakers pledges to support Pelosi’s Speaker bid in both the private ballot within in the caucus later this month, and on the House floor early next year. Organized by Rep. MORE (D-N.Y.), one of Pelosi’s closest allies, it has won more than 60 signatures, including a number of lawmakers who were previously thought to be on the fence. “Now that we are faced with unprecedented threats to our democracy, women, minorities, and even the most basic American values by MORE, we need your effective leadership more than ever to advance our efforts to help hard-working families get ahead,” reads the letter, addressed to Pelosi. The supporters include a number of incoming freshmen, some of whom have dodged questions this week about their position on Pelosi’s place atop the party, where she has reigned since 2003. Rep.-elects Kim Schrier (Wash.), MORE (Ariz.), Angie Craig (Minn.). and Jennifer Wexton (Va.) all endorsed the letter. Notably absent from the list was Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-N.Y.), the liberal superstar who toppled Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) in a June primary and who is vowing to take on the party establishment in Washington. The letter's signatories also include 17 members of the Congressional Black Cauc... Link to the full article to read more