Dem House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly opposed a strategy by DNC Vice Chair David Hogg to fund primary challenges against passive Democratic incumbents in safe districts. Jeffries reiterated his commitment to support all House Democrats, regardless of their political stance, while aiming to unseat Republican incumbents. Hogg's controversial $20 million initiative has drawn criticism from within the party, as many believe DNC leaders should remain neutral in intra-party contests. Jeffries argued for a unified front among Democrats to combat far-right extremism and reclaim control of the House in the upcoming elections.
Jeffries rejected the plan to fund primary challenges against Democrats in safe districts, emphasizing support for all incumbents and a focus on defeating Republicans.
I look forward to standing behind every single Democratic incumbent, from the most progressive to the most centrist and all points in between, said Jeffries.
Hogg's controversial plan aims to spend $20 million on primary challenges against passive incumbents, prompting backlash from various factions within the Democratic Party.
Jeffries emphasized the importance of unity and prioritizing defeating Republican incumbents to reclaim control of the House.
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