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.
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.
It is a good sign that a newcomer is broadcasting how the sausage is made rather than falling into line. I hope all these newly elected dems support each other and hold the line against the establishment.
Not going happen. Just like how AOC fell in line her first year. She once changed her vote after the cunt Nancy had a strong word with her.
They traumatised her ffs, she’s found her footing now and now she can guide the others.
I already heard she support Jeffries so no she not.
AOC was effectively on her own when she started in Congress. This time there’s a large number of progressive freshmen coming in, which gives them the ability to mutually support each other. Don’t pretend the 2 situations are the same.
I was hoping for the same thing, but after watching her livestream from earlier this week, she all but explicitly says she’ll support Jeffries.
Why? Because 1) it’s completely uncontested right now so there is no alternative on the ballot, and 2) if she doesn’t, the leadership will make sure she gets no comittee assignments and therefore no real influence. It really was eye opening and disappointing to hear how the sausage is made. It seems like step #1 is to get an alternative to throw their hat into the ring and even that hasn’t happened yet.
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFqWmoyDN1s
The vote next week the new Congress will have no say on who leads.
AOC was effectively on her own. This time there’s a large number of progressive freshmen coming in, which gives them the ability to mutually support each other. Don’t pretend the 2 situations are the same.
You may be right, but this time could also be different. There’s a whole crop of energetic newcomers who seem to understand that people are tired of the same old bullshit. I wouldn’t bet the farm on it going either way, but there’s no harm in hoping.
Dude read the article, the DNC aren’t giving them opinions. They are flat out saying it is Jeffries and Schumer period. Fucking DNC don’t give a fuck the will of the people. And these new Democrats either fall in line or will be sumb and will get no appointments and nothing they want will even be brought to a vote. Like they are saying as Nancy Pelosi before do as we say or we make your time in Congress hell. Just ask AOC she got told behind close doors how it was going be, and man has she been good little doggy and voted party line. Hell she support Jeffries for the position and promise she won’t change that. If anything she be champion for him when times come. Just watch and see. But be nice if I was wrong.
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.
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.
@Fredselfish
No, but you can bet the wheeling and dealing has already started.
@TheCriticalMember