Based on the CREW report on Murtha

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http://www.citizensforethics.org/

I always thought this to be a very credible source.
With that in mind:
How are candidates chosen?
Was Murtha the best choice Pelosi had?

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1. A majority of House Demcorats will elect the leader

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2. how are they chosen to become a candidate?

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3. They declare themselves a candidate

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4. thanks

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5. Yep. A majority will elect the leader. The first woman Speaker

of the House backed his nomination him and has supported him, strongly I might add, throughout the decision making process.

I wish it hadn't happened this way, but oh well.

edit: to clarify my statement