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Hakeem Jeffries Punts on Adopting Socialist Agenda as New Polling Shows Dems Embracing It Over Capitalism

Headline from The Daily Signal, on the newest of 2 developments

THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Kristen Welker during a Sunday “Meet the Press” interview that he doesn’t support the Democratic Socialists of America’s agenda. Democratic New York Rep.

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  1. Medicare for All: What Polls Reveal as Hakeem Jeffries Rejects Proposal

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Hakeem Jeffries Punts on Adopting Socialist Agenda as New Polling Shows Dems Embracing It Over Capitalism

    Headline from The Daily Signal ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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15 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Hakeem Jeffries Rejects Medicare for All, DSA Agenda (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The congressman's remarks come as Democrats wrestle with ideological divisions between their progressive and moderate wings.

  2. The Hill

    Jeffries: 'I don't support' DSA agenda (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that he does not back the agenda of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), even as democratic socialists and left-leaning candidates racked up primary wins in the last few months.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Ro Khanna pushes back on Jeffries: ‘Medicare for All is arguably the most important priority’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) pushed back against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s (D-NY) more cautious approach to healthcare, arguing that Democrats should make “Medicare for All” a central part of their economic agenda.

  4. New York Post

    Jeffries gives mealy-mouthed answer on Medicare for All and DSA — triggering progressive outrage (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    "This man is so out of touch with his party. How is he their leader??"

  5. The Daily Signal

    Hakeem Jeffries Punts on Adopting Socialist Agenda as New Polling Shows Dems Embracing It Over Capitalism (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Kristen Welker during a Sunday “Meet the Press” interview that he doesn’t support the Democratic Socialists of America’s agenda. Democratic New York Rep.

  6. Fox News

    Hakeem Jeffries rejects Medicare for All, DSA agenda as Ro Khanna calls health plan 'most important priority' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Hakeem Jeffries rejected Medicare for All and the Democratic Socialists of America's agenda on "Meet the Press" while Rep. Ro Khanna broke ranks.

  7. Lever News

    Hakeem Jeffries’ Betrayal Shows Why Democratic Voters Are So Enraged (opens Lever News)

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    Lever News's feed description

    House Dems’ leader declared his opposition to Medicare For All on the same day a new poll shows almost all Democratic voters support it.

  8. BizPac Review

    Hakeem Jeffries says he rejects the DSA agenda, leftists fume (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) came out against the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which is in the process of mounting a hostile takeover of the […]

  9. Washington Examiner

    Jeffries promises to caucus with DSA members despite not supporting agenda (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) distanced himself on Sunday from the agenda of the Democratic Socialists of America, while making clear that any DSA-backed candidates who win their general elections would be welcomed into the House Democratic caucus.

  10. Newsweek

    Medicare for All: What Polls Reveal as Hakeem Jeffries Rejects Proposal (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Jeffries previously co-sponsored versions of the proposal but switched his opinion in recent years.

  11. Objectivist

    Hakeem Jeffries Rejects Medicare for All and DSA Agenda as Khanna Demands Action [WATCH] (opens Objectivist)

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  12. Egberto Willies

    Elect Democrats—But Should Hakeem Jeffries Be Speaker If He Rejects Medicare for All? (opens Egberto Willies)

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    Egberto Willies's feed description

    Elect Democrats to stop MAGA, but don't surrender progressive accountability. Jeffries' rejection of Medicare-for-All raises a serious question about who should lead the House.

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