Hakeem Jeffries could be the first Black speaker of the House. First, he needs to win
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"We have to be prepared to fight for our democracy," he said. "Those are the stakes." This indicates the critical importance of protecting democratic rights.
Jeffries highlighted that after the election of the first Black president, there was a sudden rise in the concept of voter fraud with no substantial evidence.
Describing the political climate, Jeffries said, "It's not clear that many of my right-wing extremist colleagues in the House Republican Conference are prepared to certify the results of the election if Kamala Harris is elected."
He noted that the future of democracy and basic rights are at risk under Republican control, stressing the necessity for House Democrats to safeguard these rights.
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