US EditionDemocrat challenging Joni Ernst: I want to ‘tear down’ party, ‘build it back up’
- Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, opposed David Hogg's plan to challenge incumbent Democrats in the 2026 primary elections, which involves spending $20 million for younger Democratic leaders' campaigns.
- David Hogg's proposal has caused significant backlash among Democrats, who feel it is inappropriate for him to interfere in primary contests.
- Jeffries affirmed his support for all Democratic incumbents, stating a focus on defeating Republican incumbents to reclaim the House of Representatives in 2026.
- Hogg claimed that to raise party approval ratings, Democrats need stronger lawmakers, differing from the position held by Jeffries and others.
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Jeffries pushes back on David Hogg’s call to prop up Democratic incumbent challengers
In response to DNC Vice Chairman David Hogg’s latest comments, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said his focus remains on targeting Republican incumbents, not established Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. “Here’s the thing,” Jeffries told Jonathan Karl on…
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Pushes Back On David Hogg’s Plan To Primary Incumbent House Dems
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday pushed back on Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg’s efforts to unseat certain incumbent House Democrats in the 2026 primary elections. Jeffries told Jonathan Karl on ABC News’ “This Week” that he will stand behind “every single Democratic incumbent” in the midterms. His comments come after Leaders We […] House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Pushes Back On David Hogg’s Plan T…
Democrat challenging Joni Ernst: I want to ‘tear down’ party, ‘build it back up’
Nathan Sage, a Democratic candidate for Iowa's 2026 Senate election, has stated his intention to "tear the Democratic Party down and build it back up from the studs" and focus on helping people who are struggling.
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UpstractDem Jeffries brushes aside DNC big’s primary schtick, vows to stand by incumbents
Dem House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday rejected Democratic National Committee big David Hogg's controversial plan to fund primary challenges against passive party members in safe districts.
Hakeem Jeffries rejects call to primary Democrat incumbents 'asleep at the wheel' - Conservative Angle
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday he plans to support incumbent Democrats in 2026, despite calls by others in his party to use primaries to clean house. The post Hakeem Jeffries rejects call to primary Democrat incumbents 'asleep at the wheel' appeared first on Conservative Angle | Conservative Angle - Conservative News Clearing House
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