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Jeffries downplays primary clashes with Mamdani over NY House seats

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is downplaying the significance of New York's congressional primaries, stating that the ideological direction of the Democratic party does not hinge on a few House seats. He is attempting to navigate a delicate balance between preventing a progressive takeover and avoiding open conflict with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The two figures have endorsed opposing candidates in key races, including the NY-10 primary where Mamdani supports Brad Lander against Jeffries-backed Rep. Dan Goldman, and the NY-13 primary where Mamdani backs Darializa Avila Chevalier against Jeffries-supported Rep. Adriano Espaillat. AI

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Jeffries downplays primary clashes with Mamdani over NY House seats

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Solender ·

    Jeffries downplays clash with Mamdani over New York primaries

    <p>House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is minimizing the significance of <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/22/nyc-mamdani-goldman-lander-espaillat-jeffries" target="_blank">New York's congressional primaries</a>, telling reporters the ideological direction of his …

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