Who is Hakeem Jeffries, the Democrat poised to become House speaker?
Democrats won majority control of the House of Representatives. Hakeem Jeffries, a Democratic leader from New York, is on track to become the first Black speaker of the House. He formally launched his bid for the speaker position in a letter to his colleagues. The role represents a significant shift in U.S. politics, though major challenges await him ahead.
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2 developments- Nov 4Democrat Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as the first Black speaker of the House
- Nov 4Read: Hakeem Jeffries' letter officially launching his bid for House speaker
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5 sourcesDemocrat Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as the first Black speaker of the House
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16 sourcesWill Democrat Hakeem Jeffries be first Black speaker of the House? What to know
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5 sourcesJeffries won’t say if he has votes to be speaker but ‘confident we’ll get there’
Jeffries won’t say whether he has votes locked up for speaker: ‘I guess we’ll find out’
Jeffries Launches Speaker Bid Promising ‘Dramatic Change,’ but the Left is Already Mad at Him
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