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of progressive Democrats lopping blame onto him for failing to capture the House majority and not forcing President Joe Biden out of the race earlier.that former Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi had to do “the work” of forcing Biden off the Democratic ticket to make way for Vice President Kamala Harris. Another anonymous Democratic lawmaker said, “We picked up Biden seats … so I don’t think it’s something for us to claim as some enormous win,” in a criticism seemingly pointed at Jeffries.
Jeffries has acknowledged there are problems within the party, though he steered away from taking accountability for the likely loss of the House. Some Democrats blamed the electoral defeat on what stance the party has taken when it comes to working-class voters. Others pointed to a hard-line approach to supporting transgender boys and men participating in women’s sports.Democrats had hoped to make Jeffries the next House speaker, but as Republicans creep closer to retaining their slim majority, he is more likely to retain his role as minority leader.
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