{"id":2499599,"date":"2025-10-16T11:33:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T15:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-in-disarray-hakeem-jeffries-leadership-spot-in-jeopardy-as-most-candidates-refuse-to-voice-support\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T11:34:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T15:34:18","slug":"democrats-in-disarray-hakeem-jeffries-leadership-spot-in-jeopardy-as-most-candidates-refuse-to-voice-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-in-disarray-hakeem-jeffries-leadership-spot-in-jeopardy-as-most-candidates-refuse-to-voice-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats in Disarray: Hakeem Jeffries&#8217; Leadership Spot in Jeopardy as Most Candidates Refuse to Voice Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocrats-in-disarray-hakeem-jeffries-leadership-spot-in-jeopardy-as-most-candidates-refuse-to-voice-support%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2499599&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>New York Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who assumed his leadership role in 2022, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-democrats-challenge-gop-with-contraception-vote-ahead-of-elections\/\" title=\"Senate Democrats confront GOP with contraception vote before elections\">faces uncertain support<\/a> from potential Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. According to a report by Axios, many Democratic hopefuls either declined to endorse Jeffries or refrained from commenting on thier support. Out of 113 candidates surveyed,only 24 pledged clear backing,while about 20 opposed him and 57 remained non-committal due to strategic,value-based,or leadership concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Some candidates expressed a desire for stronger opposition against former President donald Trump, feeling that Jeffries&#8217; current approach is insufficient. There is also criticism regarding Jeffries&#8217; reluctance to publicly endorse certain party figures, such as New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.Despite this mixed sentiment, established democrats like Illinois Rep. Brad Schneider affirm that the party remains focused on winning the majority and maintaining Jeffries as Speaker.<\/p>\n<p>while there is no fundamental disagreement with the Democratic Party&#8217;s anti-Trump stance, socialism, or other core policies, Jeffries&#8217; leadership style and messaging appear to lack enthusiasm among the emerging candidates, many of whom seek a more aggressive approach.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>New York Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries&rsquo; leadership role in his party is looking tenuous as potential congressional Democrats are not supportive of his position.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wh-literally-puts-jeffries-mariachi-band-video-repeat-will-blast-reporters-every-day-shutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeffries<\/a> took on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mitch-mcconnell-should-watch-his-back-because-a-close-ally-may-be-after-his-leadership-position\/\" title=\"Mitch McConnell&#039;s ... Position May Be at Risk from a Close Ally\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schiff-nadler-call-flynn-pardon-abuse-of-power\/\" title=\"Schiff, Nadler Call Flynn Pardon &#039;Abuse of Power&#039;\">minority leader<\/a> role<\/a> in 2022, but a new report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/10\/16\/hakeem-jeffries-speaker-leader-democrats-primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a> says most of the candidates running as Democrats in the House of Representatives either declined to commit their support to him or declined to answer whether they did.<\/p>\n<p>Axios said they reached out to every Democrat that had a possible chance at victory during the 2026 midterm elections, with 113 candidates responding.<\/p>\n<p>About 20 said they would not support Jeffries as minority leader or for the speakership; five of those said they would vote against him.<\/p>\n<p>Another 57 did not commit to him for a host of reasons &mdash; it was too soon, differences in values, strategic differences, and leadership or messaging issues for the party.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> console.log(\"A\/B Test Video Player\"); 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Is the next wave of lawmakers tired of the one-dimensional anti-President Donald Trump rhetoric from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hakeem-jeffries-irate-gop-rep-mike-lawler-confronts-capitol-complete-total-embarrassment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeffries<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Think again.<\/p>\n<p>From the quotes Axios gave, these candidates want a stronger anti-Trump message.<\/p>\n<p>According to New Hampshire state lawmaker and Democratic congressional candidate Heath Howard, &ldquo;I think we need to have a new type of leadership that&rsquo;s&hellip; going to fight back significantly harder against the Trump administration.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Another candidate, Saikat Chakrabarti, expressed hesitance over Jeffries not voicing support for New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What is it that Hakeem said about endorsing Zohran? &lsquo;I&rsquo;ll have conversations with him and see where it goes,&rsquo;&rdquo; he said dismissively.<\/p>\n<p>An anonymous lawmaker in the House added how feelings were among the currently elected, saying, &ldquo;There is a frustration from our voters at leadership in both houses.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>So is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hakeem-jeffries-attempt-engage-meme-war-jd-vance-backfires-badly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeffries<\/a> done? Axios says it&rsquo;s unlikely.<\/p>\n<p>Illinois Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider clarified, &ldquo;New Dems have talked to over 150 candidates. Every one of them is focused on one thing &mdash; winning the majority and making Hakeem Jeffries Speaker.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In summary, potential congressional Democrats do not seem to have a problem with the fundamentals of their party &mdash; continuing their blindly anti-Trump rhetoric that sees them support socialism, crime, and condemn every breath the president takes &mdash; they just have a problem with Jeffries and don&rsquo;t seem enthused by him.<\/p>\n<p>Jeffries is anti-Trump. Just peruse through his account on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platform<\/a> X. Every post complains about Republicans or Trump.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Day 11 of the Republican Shutdown.<\/p>\n<p>Donald Trump is back on the golf course.<\/p>\n<p>House Republicans have cancelled votes for a third straight week.<\/p>\n<p>And Democrats are continuing the fight to protect your healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepJeffries\/status\/1977019687851766078?\">October 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Airports are <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >experiencing massive staffing shortages<\/a> because of the Trump shutdown.<\/p>\n<p>House Republicans remain on vacation.<\/p>\n<p>Get back to work so we can reopen the government! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RepublicanHealthCareCrisis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RepublicanHealthCareCrisis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepJeffries\/status\/1975959113806029163?\">October 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Donald Trump expected us to back down.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats continue to stand up to protect healthcare for everyday Americans. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RepublicanShutdown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RepublicanShutdown<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepJeffries\/status\/1974454302220648681?\">October 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>On and on he goes.<\/p>\n<p>These people seem to want even more from him, whatever that looks like. Especially concerning is any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hakeem-jeffries-humiliated-ends-broadcast-dozens-tune-government-shutdown-livestream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hesitance<\/a> based on Jeffries&rsquo; lack of outward support for Mamdani.<\/p>\n<p>These aspiring lawmakers are not the best and brightest, and they will merely usher in a new wave of party politics.<\/p>\n<p>They seem to be radical, full of vitriol, and ready to take the current platform a step further.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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