House Democrats "inundated" with calls telling them not to elect Jeffries speaker
Some Democrats launched a petition opposing Hakeem Jeffries as the next House Speaker, arguing the position should reflect Democratic voters rather than party leadership. The petition accumulated over one million signatures, and House Democrats have received numerous calls from constituents urging them not to elect Jeffries to the role.
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