Democratic victories in red and battleground states, fueled in large part by opposition to Trump’s policies, propelled the party to win control of both the House and the Senate.
\n\nDemocratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin predicted today that Hakeem Jeffries’ and Chuck Schumer’s leadership in Congress will be just fine.
\n\n“Democrats, we made a lot of promises during this campaign, and we have to deliver on them, and I know Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer are committed to doing that,” Martin said in an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier.
\n\nAsked whether he thinks Jeffries and Schumer will continue to be the Democratic leaders of the House and the Senate, respectively, Martin said yes.
\n\n“I have no reason to believe they won’t be,” Martin said. “They’ve done an excellent job with the campaigns, recruiting exceptional candidates and winning.”
\n\nAsked about opposition to his leadership from new members today, Schumer, D-N.Y., said the issue “is not for me” and added he will be re-elected as majority leader. Jeffries, D-N.Y., meanwhile, sent out a letter to colleagues officially launching his bid for House speaker, which no members have challenged as of now.
\n\nSeveral candidates pledged not to back Schumer for leader during…
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