"We are calling on every member of the incoming 120th Congress to vote against Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker in January 2027 and choose a different candidate."
I understand he got the position by being the only person who wanted it.
It might be more productive to name a candidate rather than the more nebulous “anyone but Hakeem Jeffries”. Ro Khanna seems like he could do a good job but I have heard no indication that he wants to do the job.
FWIW, in her victory speach the other day, Jayapal said she’s heading the immigration subcommittee and that there WILL be investigations and people WILL be going to jail. 🥰
Oh, I see. Looking at his fundraising profile, it looks like he mostly receives donations from individuals, and only 5% came from PACs
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And I hear your concerns about J Street, but at least he doesn’t take AIPAC money. And J Street supports a diplomatic resolution and a two-state solution, so they’re not nearly as bad as AIPAC.
I understand he got the position by being the only person who wanted it.
It might be more productive to name a candidate rather than the more nebulous “anyone but Hakeem Jeffries”. Ro Khanna seems like he could do a good job but I have heard no indication that he wants to do the job.
Ro Khanna for Speaker, that I can get behind!
Some more options: Jamie Raskin, Pramila Jayapal, Robert Garcia
Feel free to add to the list, and mention your top choices when you email your representatives to say No to Jeffries
FWIW, in her victory speach the other day, Jayapal said she’s heading the immigration subcommittee and that there WILL be investigations and people WILL be going to jail. 🥰
I love hearing good news!
No Jamie. Yes Primala.
I’ll respect your opinion but I’d be cool with either one.
Is there a reason you’re against Jamie? He always struck me as stellar, but if there’s something I don’t know… (I’m bracing myself for heartache…)
Corporate Democrat. Blumenthal too.
Oooh look, zio funded by j-street too.
https://fundvoter.org/politicians/jamie-raskin#fundraising
Normally I’d prefer open secrets but it wasn’t behaving for some reason (non-responsive buttons).
That’s disappointing… :( I thought he was a progressive?
I’ve seen him do great work on committees on CSPAN
Whoops, it looks like I edited while you replied. Honesty, most if not all are rotten.
Oh, I see. Looking at his fundraising profile, it looks like he mostly receives donations from individuals, and only 5% came from PACs
screenshot
And I hear your concerns about J Street, but at least he doesn’t take AIPAC money. And J Street supports a diplomatic resolution and a two-state solution, so they’re not nearly as bad as AIPAC.
They are Zionists
Before or after he was named Pelosi’s successor?
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-63665352