The New York Times reported Thursday that Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., who was key to former Vice President Joe Biden getting the Democratic nomination for president, is weighing in heavily with the Biden team in favor of Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, for Agriculture secretary.
 
In an interview, Clyburn was also critical of former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who the Times reported is also being considered to return to the post.
 
Former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., another top contender for Agriculture secretary, stressed to the Times that she supports Biden's rural plan.
 
The battle over who will lead USDA could refocus the direction of the department. The NYT described the situation as "an unlikely fight is breaking out" over Biden's choice to lead USDA "pitting a powerful Black lawmaker who wants to refocus the Agriculture Department on hunger against traditionalists who believe the department should be a voice for rural America."
 
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