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Charlotte ClymerCongressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) has been unanimously elected leader of House Democrats, the first Black person to lead either party in either chamber.
A new chapter with new leadership.
Well done, Mr. Leader!
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KFClintonAll the dems in disarray media proclamations were quite wrong.
Unanimous is a hell of a way to kick this new era off.
With gratitude for the amazingly hard and accomplished leadership for so many years from Madame Speaker.
ProgGrrl@charlotteclymer Yo Brooklyn represent!
AnneToTheC@charlotteclymer Fantastic!
Amy@charlotteclymer Excellent!
Brett@charlotteclymer @georgetakei I mean itβs a good step but Jeffries is really out of touch with actual progressives. There were better options.
HollyAnn@bflipp @charlotteclymer @georgetakei Do you think being more progressive is good for the leader? We have to accomplish something with moderates and Republicans. While the progressives have good ideological goals, when you have to battle moderates and Republicans a person who can reach across the aisle yet not fall victim to trickery is the best for the job. Not saying we don't need progressives, their ideas and goals are good and help everyday people.
@halewis3 @charlotteclymer @georgetakei Progressive policies are overwhelmingly popular with voters. This idea that we have to govern from the center is ridiculous.
@bflipp @charlotteclymer @georgetakei True! It is definitely not efficient. Halfway there steps just make life harder.
***Laurel***@[email protected] feels like chicken soup for the soul...with some hot sauce thrown in for good measure π₯
@charlotteclymer Attaboy, Jeffries!
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CherylBlueWaveI am so incredibly happy for him!
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More evidence that the Democrats have their act together. Eventually that has to impress some undecided voters!
More evidence that the Democrats have their act together. Eventually that has to impress some undecided voters!
Nicole Roed@charlotteclymer Isnβt that great! Thanks for sharing.
Crash Exorcist@charlotteclymer are they actually gonna get anything done, though? or more pandering to identity and prostrating themselves for capitalism and private enterprise?
Unprecedented 2023@charlotteclymer Unanimous. ππ½ππ½ππ½
Miss Oranje Disco Dancer@charlotteclymer Will he actually represent what he claims to represent though? Intersectionality wouldn't push him towards strike breaking, and neither would POC in general, so... We shall see
@charlotteclymer go n-Γ©irigh leat! Good luck to him
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@charlotteclymer The Biden administration has seen a lot of "firsts" like this... 250 years after we became a country. Progress is slow. Good to see, though.
@batyalee πΏ@charlotteclymer Were Nancy Pelosi or other relatively recent Speakers elected unanimously?
Eva@charlotteclymer awesome he is great he wonβt let the Republicans get away with anything
Russell Ricard@charlotteclymer indeed. Well done. πβ
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sub rosa@charlotteclymer heβs exactly what Dems need.
Ranch Dressing@charlotteclymer forgive me if I'm not jumping for joy. I'd like to see a leader NOT in the pocket of large corporations just like the republicans
Work in Progress@brokenshoulder @charlotteclymer Right, Jeffries is just another tool of the corporations and other toxic actors like AIPAC.
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He's a great choice.
He's a great choice.
Toxteth O'Grady@charlotteclymer Now let's make him Speaker!
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@charlotteclymer that's great news!
Beeswax@charlotteclymer Excellent Choice!
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α΄ uΙα‘@charlotteclymer I'm so glad to see you here! Off topic, I know.
this place is pretty great
Timo@charlotteclymer I'm hoping Jeffries can hold the Biden anti-MAGA coalition together in the House. There is always some faction that wants to wander off in their own direction. The unanimous vote is very promising in that regard.
Isturiz π@charlotteclymer The fact that he is black is significant, but to me the fact that he is 52 years old is most important!
We need a new wave of younger individuals to become political leaders and move humanity forward with bold and creative ideas.
We need a new wave of younger individuals to become political leaders and move humanity forward with bold and creative ideas.