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Congressman-elect Don Leonard says senior Democratic House members threatened him with political retaliation, including making his life difficult in Washington and undermining his reelection chances, if he refuses to support Hakeem Jeffries for House Speaker. But Leonard counters that his support depends on Democratic leadership committing to ending corporate influence in politics by overturning Citizens United and ending U.S. support for the war in Iran and Israeli military actions, including enforcing the Leahy Law.
The Jimmy Dore Show’s own Mischa Paullin and Chris Keene discuss the allegations as evidence of party leadership pressuring elected representatives to prioritize party loyalty over constituents, while also criticizing Democratic fundraising, lobbying, and AIPAC influence. The hosts broaden the discussion to include AOC's comments about mistreatment within Democratic leadership and argue that partisan loyalty and political team mentality prevent voters from holding their own parties accountable.
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