An incoming member of Congress said senior House Democrats have vowed to make his life “a living hell” and oust him in 2028 if he does not support Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ speaker bid.
Rep.-elect Don Leonard (D-Ohio) said in a social media post that the senior members told him to vote for Jeffries regardless of whether the Democratic leader commits to addressing key issues, including a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United decision and ending U.S. support for Israel and the war in Iran.
So this is interesting to me. Because, primarily, Jefferies doesnʻt have the leverage to discipline like Pelosi did against the OG squad.
AOC occupying Pelosiʻs office was a big deal. And AOC, I think, believes it did real damage to her. Although i donʻt agree with her, its very clear sheʻs moderated since with regards to bucking the party. Pelosi was a generational force in the house. Jefferies simply doesnʻt have that gravitas.