Jeffries Says He Does Not View Mamdani as Democrats’ Future

Jeffries Rejects Mamdani as Democratic Future

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he does not view Zohran Mamdani as the future of the Democratic Party, despite having recently endorsed him for New York City mayor. Jeffries made the remarks during an appearance on State of the Union, when asked directly by host Jake Tapper if Mamdani was the party’s future. “No,” Jeffries replied. He added that the future for Democrats lies in the work being done by the House Democratic Caucus across…

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NEW: Top Democrat Takes Subtle Jab At Zohran Mamdani

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) on Sunday rejected the notion that socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is the future of the Democratic Party, instead nominating himself as the party’s best chance for success going forward. During an appearance on CNN’s “State of The Union,” Jeffries argued that he is best equipped to lead the party due to his status as leader of the House Democratic Party caucus. “No, I think th…

Jeffries Suggests He's Future of Dem Party, Not Mamdani

While many in the media and on the left are eager to hail New York democratic socialist mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani as the future of the party, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., isn’t ready to agree.

Jeffries Suggests He’s Future of Dem Party, Not Mamdani

While many in the media and the progressive movement are wont to coronate New York democratic socialist mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani as the future of the Democratic Party, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., says not so fast. He is still the chosen one of the House Democratic Caucus, he says. "No, I think the future of the Democratic Party is going to fall – as far as we're concerned – relative to the House Democratic Caucus and mem…