From The Hill: Reacting to the letter, Hoyer said her support for Murtha was no surprise. "Nancy told me some time ago that she would personally support Jack. I respect her decision as the two are very close, Hoyer said in a statement.
"I am grateful for the support I have from my colleagues, and have the majority of the caucus supporting me. I look forward to working with Speaker Pelosi as Majority Leader."yitbos