Charter School Cheerleaders Elected to Leadership with PA House Dems
Democratic gains in the midterm elections were a repudiation of the policies of Donald Trump.
Yet holding nearly the same views as Trump’s Education Secretary Betsy DeVosearned two Pennsylvania state representatives high leadership positions with House Democrats.
Rep. Jordan Harris, D-Philadelphia, was elected minority whip – the second highest position after floor leader. Rep. Joanna McClinton, another Philadelphia Democrat, was selected chair of the Democratic Caucus.
Even after making gains in the election, Democrats did not get control of either the state House or Senate from Republicans, but kept control of the Governor’s mansion.
New leadership positions will last for two years, but have many scratching their heads.
Both Harris and McClinton are staunch supporters of charter schools over and above traditional public schools just like DeVos, a Republican megadonor before being selected for Trump’s cabinet.
