This @washingtonpost from Friday said @repjimcooper would "likely vote" for @SpeakerPelosi for another term. This was a shift in his past position against her, either of voting present or for a figure like Gen. Colin Powell. Cooper voted aye on Sunday.
washingtonpost.com/powerpost/cong… \
washingtonpost.com/powerpost/cong… \
Two years ago, he decided to vote "present" when the Democrats took control of the House again. But Pelosi needed every vote she could get this time with a slimmer majority. She still would have won without his vote, but it's significant he voted for her. \
I am curious whether it's a part of a continuing progressive shift. Remember he wasn't so keen on voting for impeachment for Trump in 2019. Yet, in 2020, he voted to impeach the President.
tennessean.com/story/opinion/… \
tennessean.com/story/opinion/… \
Re: progressive comment, it's not without notice that @KeedaHaynes fared better in votes on Election Day last August, though Rep. Cooper outperformed her in mail-in and early voting. He's planning to run for re-election in 2022. nashvillepost.com/politics/artic… via @NashvillePost \
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