The only other Democrat in the South Carolina congressional delegation, Clyburn is currently running for his own leadership spot. Cunningham won the South Carolina 1st congressional District seat over Republican Kate Arrington. Our readers voted on Charleston's best. Joe and Amanda Cunningham pack a suitcase for their 10-month-old son, Boone, for Washington D.C. in their West Ashley condo on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. Clyburn has been a vocal supporter of Pelosi's bid to become the next speaker, even though there were months of speculation earlier this year that Clyburn himself was interested in the job. All postal mail sent to our offices must be scanned for security purposes, which means it will take an additional two weeks for us to receive it. Charleston, SC 29403, News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com, Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com. That leaves Clyburn running unopposed for the job, and essentially guaranteeing his leadership spot. Winds light and variable. Anti-Pelosi faction finally releases letter saying these Dems are “committed to voting for new leadership.” It is signed by 16 members, including Utah Democrat Ben McAdams whose race has not been called. The letter Cunningham signed states that new leadership is needed more strongly than ever. Staff at our Washington, DC office can handle most questions and service requests you may have. Marcia Fudge’s signature is not on the letter pic.twitter.com/oVRKAWQWPx, "We are thankful to Leader Pelosi for her years of service to our Country and to our Caucus," the objectors wrote. Along with signing the letter, Cunningham on Monday announced his plans to introduce legislation that would weaken the president's authority to unilaterally impose tariffs. Cunningham is one of five incoming House members to sign the letter. Cunningham, who won his bid to represent South Carolina's coastal 1st Congressional District earlier this month, ran on a campaign promise to oppose Pelosi, saying that new leadership was needed. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Please note that postal mail is the slowest method for contacting us. Generally cloudy. You have permission to edit this article. Colorado U.S. Rep. Diana Degette, who had been running against Clyburn for majority whip, announced Monday that she would be dropping out of the race. Caitlin Byrd is a political reporter at The Post and Courier and author of the Palmetto Politics newsletter. Cunningham campaign spokesman Tyler Jones said Monday that the incoming congressman signed the letter as an extension of his campaign pledge. Post and Courier High 83F. "However, we also recognize that in this recent election, Democrats ran on and won on a message of change.". The Washington Post reported, however, that at least five Democrats who have said they also would not vote for Pelosi did not sign the letter. Joe Cunningham (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.He assumed office on January 3, 2019. Winds light and variable.. A few clouds. Jamie Lovegrove contributed to this report. Andrew J. Whitaker/Staff. The incoming freshmen who have joined Cunningham in their public opposition are Anthony Brindisi, Max Rose and Jeff Van Drew of New York. "I told people where I stood and why I stand there. One Democrat who did not sign the letter was U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-Columbia. To date, Byrd has won 17 awards for her work. Joe Cunningham joined the Cannons at the start of the 2016 summer season as a game day and front office Joe Cunningham - Director, Operations - Staff Directory - … Democrats are expected to hold a 16-seat advantage in the House when recounts and contested races are finished, the same number of members who signed the letter opposing Pelosi. In the letter, the Democrats pledged to not only oppose Pelosi's run in the internal caucus election on Nov. 28 but also in the Jan. 3 House floor vote.