Dem Senator Suggests Schumer, Jeffries Should Be Replaced

It’s a big change from Jeffries’ once “untouchable” position in the Democratic Party just a few years ago. This could mean his path to the speakership will be harder than people thought.

They point out that he hasn’t lost a Democratic vote in 20 speakers’ ballots, even though he is in the minority. Advertisement However, the group of new socialist candidates could potentially be the first challenge to the previously unyielding support.

Axios reported that more than 80 Democratic House candidates across the country were either not sure if they would support Jeffries’ leadership or were completely against it.

Jeffries and his supporters say they aren’t worried at all about a mass defection

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