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RandySF

(84,745 posts) Wed Nov 28, 2018, 03:46 PM Nov 2018

Democrats Pick Hakeem Jeffries as Caucus Chair [View all]

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) was elected Democratic Caucus chairman Wednesday, defeating Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) for the No. 5 leadership post in a 123-113 vote, Politico reports.

Jeffries, 48, has been in Congress for only six years but is already often mentioned by younger members as a future party leader.

https://politicalwire.com/2018/11/28/democrats-pick-jeffries-as-caucus-chair/

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Democrats Pick Hakeem Jeffries as Caucus Chair [View all] RandySF Nov 2018 OP

i must be old Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #1

"We had a messaging strategy"? Who'd know? Hortensis Nov 2018 #6

the horse race was prominent Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #8

Horse0race and controversy, trumped-up if nothing Hortensis Nov 2018 #9

He was interviewed on MSNBC a couple days ago. Very impressive. octoberlib Nov 2018 #2

Hakeem has been impressive in the interviews I've seen. Much to like. oasis Nov 2018 #3

He was in the NY State legislature for several years Hortensis Nov 2018 #4

Got to think that "other" caucus may have elbowed their way libdem4life Nov 2018 #5

Why Joe Crowley's Loss Could Be Good News for Hakeem Jeffries WeekiWater Nov 2018 #7