Rep.-elect Don Leonard of Ohio said Tuesday that “senior members of the Democratic House” have threatened to make his life “a living hell” unless he backs, without conditions, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to be the next Speaker of the House.

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[–] 19 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

We're in agreement here. The DNC is trying to tell them how it is, they way they've always done. But it's a big class of freshmen who seem to still be in touch with the actual people they represent and got to where they are on some bold promises. All I'm saying is, I hope they stay true to those promises despite what the establishment tries to push them into.

We've seen plenty fail at it, but there seems to be a bit more energy than usual right now, and there are a lot of freshmen, so maybe something can actually change. Just maybe.

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  • [–] 4 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (1 child)

    But the vote comes up this month. Does the new members get a vote?

    The vote for who is nominated as leadership is 18th and 19th this month. The new Congress doesn't get sworn in until January. So don't think they get a vote.

    This is why Schumer and Jeffries are not worried.

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