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New bloc of Democrats won’t commit to Jeffries as speaker
Washington Examiner • • nation
Key Points:
- The progressive wing of the Democratic Party's incoming House class is hesitant to endorse House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as the next speaker.
- Some progressive lawmakers face constituent pressure to withhold support for Jeffries, viewing him as too aligned with the party's centrist establishment.
- Despite Jeffries being the only Democrat to officially announce a bid for speaker after his reelection, his leadership is not guaranteed due to internal party divisions.
