Voters don't trust Jeffries fuels left-versus-leadership clash
Progressive lawmakers and candidates are increasingly frustrated with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries over policy and leadership disputes.
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“"Voters don't trust Jeffries": Democratic leader faces impending fight with the left”
Voters don’t trust Jeffries fuels left-versus-leadership clash
Key points
- Progressive lawmakers and candidates express mounting frustration with House Minority Leader Jeffries.
- Medicare for All remains a sticking point despite Jeffries' opposition to full legislation.
- Jeffries' meeting with Jared Kushner and a proposed dues penalty proposal anger progressives.
- Vang and other progressives say constituents are pushing for leadership change after the midterms.
- Progressives anticipate increased internal pressure on leadership once the new Congress convenes.
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9 9 Voters don't trust Jeffries fuels left-versus-leadership clash
Progressive lawmakers and candidates are increasingly frustrated with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries over policy and leadership disputes.