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Congressional Black Caucus may require Jeffries support for new members

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is reportedly considering making support for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries a de facto requirement for new members. Several incoming Black Democrats, including Darializa Avila Chevalier, Chris Rabb, and Melat Kiros, have declined to commit to voting for Jeffries as speaker. CBC members have indicated that these candidates may face challenges in joining the caucus if they do not demonstrate loyalty to Jeffries, emphasizing his significance to the Black agenda. AI

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Congressional Black Caucus may require Jeffries support for new members

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Marc Caputo ·

    Congressional Black Caucus plays hardball with Jeffries-skeptic DSA Democrats

    <p>Some members of the Congressional Black Caucus want a condition for incoming Democrats seeking to join their ranks: You have to support House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) for speaker.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>Things could get dicey fast, as several Bl…