Troupe indicated that the inexperience of the remaining caucus members could become a problem. Ross has more than a decade and Troupe has more than two decades of legislative experience. Rep. Louis Ford, D-St. Louis, who also plans to resign, has 18. Troupe said almost all of the female members, including the officers, were either newly elected or had served just one term.
"I'm always concerned about minorities moving along into leadership positons," said Rep. Louis Ford, D-St. Louis. "I'm always hoping we can do better."
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