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Jeffries says House Democrats ‘overperformed’ in general election despite losing majority, says party will push back on right-wing extremism

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Nov. 14, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen More than a week after the general election, Republicans have cemented their majority in the House of Representatives — meaning Republicans will control the House, the Senate, and the presidency — and Brooklyn congress member Hakeem Jeffries has reportedly taken the blame. Jeffries, has represented parts of south…

Brooklyn Dems see Joe Biden ending reelection bid as ‘passing the torch’

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Jul. 22, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld

New York pols largely hailed President Joe Biden’s decision Sunday to drop out of the race for a second term and endorse his Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him, capping off a month of wrangling over his mental fitness to campaign and serve following a disastrous debate performance in June.