Chris Frates On Power, People And Influence From Capitol Hill To K Street

Gangin' Up On Holder

A national scheme by a gang to suppress the vote. That's how House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi describes Republican efforts to cite Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress.

Pelosi made her charge against the "right-wing over-the-edge gang" repeatedly during a Thursday news conference.

But just in case reporters in the room didn't write it down the first few times, she gave all assembled one last reminder. Just before departing the room, she said, "Don't forget: They're going after Eric Holder because he is supporting measures to overturn voter suppression initiatives in the states. This is no accident."

Thanks for the reminder.

My colleague Billy House breaks the story down for us. Read more here.

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