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Following a Democratic victory in the midterm elections securing control of the House, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries officially launched his bid for speaker of the House. Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker in congressional history. He stated his priorities include affordability and avoiding impeachment charges against President Donald Trump.
Outlets across the political spectrum agree that Hakeem Jeffries has officially launched his bid for House speaker following the Democratic party's midterm election wins.
Left-leaning outlets like The New Republic focused on Jeffries' stance that getting even is not on the Democratic agenda regarding President Trump. Center outlets like NPR and The Hill emphasized his historic trajectory to become the first Black speaker and his focus on affordability. Right-leaning outlets like the Daily Mail highlighted internal Democratic friction and criticism from liberal voters regarding his leadership bid.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is set to speak Wednesday after Democrats secured enough seats to reclaim control of the House in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Jeffries is now poised to become the next House Speaker when the new Congress convenes in January, putting him at the forefront of Democrats’ efforts to challenge President Trump’s…
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Source context: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) formally launched his bid for speaker of the House on Wednesday in a letter to colleagues obtained by Axios.Why it matters: Jeffries is widely expected to secure the speaker's gavel after House Democrats' landslide midterm win. He wo…
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) formally launched his bid for speaker of the House on Wednesday in a letter to colleagues obtained by Axios.Why it matters: Jeffries is widely expected to secure the speaker's gavel after House Democrats' landslide midterm win. He would make history as the first African American to serve in the role.Jeffries,…
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries isn’t interested in seeking impeachment charges against President Donald Trump.Speaking on MS NOW’s Morning Joe Wednesday, Jeffries laid out his priorities for his party’s newfound leadership in the House of Representatives.“The American people don’t want us to get even. They want us to get things done on their behalf…
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., who’s poised to become the first Black speaker of the House, called the Democrats' sweeping midterm win a “victory for the American people.”
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is set to speak Wednesday after Democrats secured enough seats to reclaim control of the House in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Jeffries is now poised to become the next House Speaker when the new Congress convenes in January, putting him at the forefront of Democrats’ efforts to challenge President Trump’s…
As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., to give press conference amid blue wave.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) officially announced his candidacy to be the next speaker of the House on Wednesday afternoon, less than a day after Democrats’ resounding victory in the lower chamber. He is aiming — and expected — to be the first black speaker in congressional history. “Congratulations on your election to the…
Despite winning majorities in both the US House of Representatives and Senate in a 'blue tsunami,' Democratic infighting seems poised to continue as Hakeem Jeffries seeks the Speakership.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is officially running to be Speaker of the House after Republicans' midterm losses on Tuesday night.
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