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In reply to the discussion: Why Hakeem Jeffries' new slogan for the Democratic Party is so ineffective [View all]bigtree
(93,296 posts)...misrepresented here for this anti-Jeffries bait by this columnist who's never run a campaign against any republican and won, as Jeffries has done repeatedly.
Here's the link in the Nov. 5, 2025 article that's put there as the reference for the quote:
On Wednesday, Jeffries joined Morning Joe to reflect on what he called a big night for the American people, after Democratic candidates Abigail Spanberger, Mikie Sherrill and Zohran Mamdani sailed to victory in high-profile races in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City, respectively.
Abigail focused relentlessly on affordability and driving down the high cost of living in Virginia, Jeffries explained. Mikie Sherrill, of course, focused relentlessly on affordability and dealing with some of the escalating prices that have been experienced in New Jersey. And of course, Zohran has focused relentlessly on affordability. Thats the connective tissue that weve seen all across the country.
Jeffries said Democrats centered their campaigns on making America the best version of herself, and he contrasted that with the extremism that weve seen unleashed on everyday Americans by Donald Trump and compliant Republicans from the very beginning of his presidency.
The House minority leader was also asked about the ongoing government shutdown, which has now become the longest in U.S. history, and where negotiations stand with Republicans.
https://www.ms.now/top-stories/latest/hakeem-jeffries-affordability-democrats-election-wins-trump-rcna242201
Not only is this anti-Jeffries screed specious and misinforming, it's playing off of old news..
What is this shit?