Jeffries Faces Holdouts

Incoming progressive Democrats are withholding an early commitment to support Hakeem Jeffries for House speaker, seeking assurances on legislative priorities rather than opposing him personally. Jeffries said he would speak with every member before the leadership vote, adding, “we’ll find out next Wednesday” whether he has the votes. Democrats are expected to hold more than 260 seats, and no alternative candidate has emerged, but the dispute highlights the challenge Jeffries may face managing the party’s factions.

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