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Jeffries Tackles Democratic Defections
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faces a challenging situation after two centrist Democrats defected. He must balance the demands of liberals calling for punishment with those urging restraint ahead of midterms.
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The Hill
This week’s stunning defection by two centrist Democrats has posed a dilemma for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) — now caught between liberals calling for scalps and others in the party urging restraint ahead of the midterms. From the left, Jeffries is facing pressure to punish fellow
2026-09-03 10:00 UTC