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Moderate Democrats Push Back Against Far-Left Leadership Challenges

12/19/2025

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Moderate Democrats in the House resist far-left pressure to replace party leaders Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Katherine Clark.
Rep. George Latimer criticizes challengers for seeking attention rather than delivering meaningful change.
Jonathan Paz, Clark's challenger, says leadership fails to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump and support working-class needs.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz warns internal divisions could threaten party unity ahead of the 2026 elections and urges power over purity.

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Moderate Democrats in the House resist far-left pressure to replace party leaders Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Katherine Clark.
Rep. George Latimer criticizes challengers for seeking attention rather than delivering meaningful change.
Jonathan Paz, Clark's challenger, says leadership fails to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump and support working-class needs.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz warns internal divisions could threaten party unity ahead of the 2026 elections and urges power over purity.