Interesting that the proposed changes from Nancy Pelosi seem focused on pulling younger members of the party into the leadership ranks – maybe to groom them for full-fledged leadership roles as opposed to explicitly shifting the the ideological composition of the Democratic leadership in the House.

John Bresnahan and Heather Caygle for Politico:

While she remains atop the Democratic Caucus, Pelosi is aware there remains serious dissension within her ranks, much of it based on the fact that the caucus is top-heavy with veteran lawmakers. That shuts out more junior members from having a role in policy and messaging.

It’s not obviously a nod to the recent challenge from Tim Ryan and his more moderate voting record or the somewhat mythical midwestern voters some in the media suggested he might appeal.

A year ago, there were frequent complaints that the Democrats bench seemed thin compared to the bubbling 17-way primary contest the Republicans were about to host. That premise never really rang true. But certainly Post-Clinton, there’s no obvious slate of younger candidates waiting for the national stage. Perhaps this is a move towards solving that problem. Here’s hoping that the DNC and others don’t just rely on top down solutions for “growing the bench” and instead actually set about developing farm teams out in the states.