The Left doesn’t know how to bounce back from their loss last year. Now they’re turning on themselves.
And now the Democrat Party is fracturing after Hakeem Jeffries went to war against the DNC.
Jeffries Rejects DNC Plan to Challenge House Democrats
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries firmly dismissed a controversial proposal by Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chairman David Hogg to fund primary challenges against less active Democratic incumbents in safe districts. Speaking on ABC News’ “This Week,” Jeffries emphasized his commitment to supporting all House Democratic incumbents in the 2026 election cycle, regardless of their ideological leanings, while focusing on defeating Republicans to reclaim the House.
“I look forward to standing behind every single Democratic incumbent, from the most progressive to the most centrist and all points in between,” Jeffries declared, praising incumbents for “working hard in their communities, rising to the occasion.”
His stance directly counters Hogg’s initiative, which has sparked tension within the party.
Hogg’s $20M Push for “Combative” Candidates Stirs Controversy
David Hogg, a DNC vice chair since February, announced that his group, “Leaders We Deserve,” plans to invest $20 million to back more dynamic candidates in primaries against underperforming House Democrats in safe districts.
Hogg, who argued that many Democrats are “asleep at the wheel” and failing to “meet the moment,” aims to avoid interfering in battleground districts to prioritize general election victories.
However, his move has drawn criticism from party leaders who view it as inappropriate for a DNC official to influence primaries, a role traditionally expected to remain neutral.
DNC Chairman Ken Martin has not endorsed Hogg’s plan, and Jeffries sidestepped direct confrontation, instead focusing on ousting Republicans.
“I’m going to really focus on trying to defeat Republican incumbents so we can take back control of the House of Representatives and begin the process of ending this national nightmare that’s being visited upon us by far-right extremism,” Jeffries said.
Democrats Debate Strategy Amid 2026 House Battle
With Republicans holding a slim 220-213 House majority, Democrats see a strong opportunity to flip the chamber in 2026, especially given historical midterm advantages for the minority party.
Jeffries highlighted the rising cost of living as a key campaign issue, criticizing Republicans and Donald Trump for failing to deliver on promises to lower costs. “On Day One, costs aren’t going down. They are going up,” he said.
Hogg, defending his strategy on “This Week,” argued that Democrats must elect bolder lawmakers to improve the party’s 27 percent approval rating among its base. However, former acting DNC Chairwoman Donna Brazile cautioned against disrupting diverse representation.
“Many of them are seats that women and minorities finally had an opportunity to come and sit in because there were no seats at the table for us,” she warned.
“So before you start wiping clean the menu and the plates and the seats, be very careful.” The debate underscores broader tensions within the Democratic Party as it navigates unity and strategy ahead of a critical election cycle.
