Her rival is a congressman she once mentored, Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio, who says he remains a huge Pelosi fan but that it is time for new leadership. One recurring criticism of President Obama from fellow Democrats these past eight years is that he hasn't shown much interest in the nitty-gritty work of the Democratic National Committee. "One person everyone is watching, of course, is President Obama," said Lerer. It's unclear whether the White House will go from behind-the-scenes whispers to a public position that will certainly influence where this goes." Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH How quickly will Congress repeal Obamacare?

Source: CNN November 27, 2016 17:44 UTC