Jeffries vows consequences for centrists who backed socialism vote

House Democratic leadership is vowing repercussions for two centrists who blindsided Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) by joining with Republicans on Tuesday to force a vote on condemning socialism.Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA), and Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) released a statement saying the insubordination “necessitates a serious response.”

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Jeffries vows consequences for centrists who backed socialism vote

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