Raskin seen as favorite over Nadler in Judiciary battle

What we're hearing: One senior House Democrat told Axios that their conversations with colleagues about the race "lean heavily to Raskin."

• Another senior House Democrat predicted Raskin will win by a substantial margin when the full Democratic caucus votes on the role because "Jamie is loved."
• "He's going to get a strong majority," predicted a third House Democrat closely familiar with the race.

What he's saying: "We're working in the caucus now to deploy everyone to the positions where we are most needed in the fight," Raskin told reporters.

• Nadler told Politico: "We'll see what happens."
• Raskin is making the pitch to colleagues that they need to prepare for an "onslaught" at the Justice Department and FBI when President-elect Trump takes office.

Zoom out: Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) is seen as heavily favored in his bid to lead Democrats on the Natural Resources Committee, even if Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) jumps in, senior Democrats told Axios.

• Agriculture Committee ranking member David Scott (D-Ga.) is facing a tough battle, though it's less clear who is favored among him and Reps. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) and Angie Craig (D-Minn.), the lawmakers said.