BU Grad in Line to Be First Black House Speaker
A Change.org petition against his bid has topped 1 million signatures as progressive Democrats press for a more left-leaning leadership choice.
- A petition urging House Democrats to block House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from the speakership has reached 500,000 signatures, according to creator Nicole Whitted. The campaign calls for a competitive election in the incoming 120th Congress.
- Critics label Jeffries as part of the 'Democratic establishment,' arguing the speaker should better represent the party's left-wing voters. The petition asserts 'Hakeem Jeffries is simply not the right choice' for the leadership position.
- Whitted singled out an August meeting between Jeffries and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, as a point of concern. Representative Haley Stevens also faced backlash after saying she had spoken to 'our next speaker of the House Hakeem Jeffries.'
- Jeffries formally announced his candidacy on Wednesday and must secure a majority of 218 votes from the full House in January. House Democrats will first hold an internal contest to select their preferred candidate.
- Progressive pressure extends beyond the House, as Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin has called for 'significant new leadership' in the party. Similar scrutiny also targets New York Senator Chuck Schumer regarding Democratic leadership direction.
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Letitia James Defends Hakeem Jeffries From DSA Challenge
New York Attorney General Letitia James warned primary challengers targeting Hakeem Jeffries that they will have to get past her, as Democratic Socialists demanded new party leadership. Speaking Saturday at a Brooklyn Democratic leadership event during the SOMOS political conference in Puerto Rico, James put would-be rivals on notice in blunt terms. The New York […]
POLITICS: Progressive Pressure Campaign Targets Jeffries’s Bid for Speaker – The Beltway Report
Following Democratic wins in the House and Senate in the midterm elections, a wave of calls and emails from progressive activists is pressuring House Democrats not to elect Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) as Speaker, according to reporting from Axios. One House member told Axios their office received “300-400” calls over two days. Another said they received “over 500” calls, and a third described the volume as “higher” than 500, telling Axios, “It’s our…
New York Attorney General Letitia James Vows Strong Support for Hakeem Jeffries Against Any Primary Challenges
SAN JUAN (VINnews) — New York Attorney General Letitia James on Saturday issued a clear and forceful defense of U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, warning any potential primary challengers in his Brooklyn district that they would also have to contend with her. Speaking at a Brooklyn Democratic leadership event during the SOMOS political conference, James said […]
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