Rising ‘Democratic Socialist’ Faction Will Cause Jeffries Problems: Report

The divide between the Democratic Party’s progressive and moderate factions has become increasingly visible on several high-profile issues, including the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

Left-wing Democrats have been more likely to criticize Israel’s military operations in Gaza, with some describing the campaign as a genocide and calling for the United States to place conditions on, or suspend, military assistance to Israel.

Meanwhile, earlier this summer, Axios reported that more than 80 Democratic House candidates across the country were either not sure if they would support Jeffries’ leadership or were completely against it, should the party retake the House in November.

Since then, things have only gotten worse for him.

The tension was on display in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Democrat nominee Rebecca Bennett, who likely needs to beat Rep. Tom Kean (R-NJ) if Democrats have any shot at the majority, refused to commit to voting for Jeffries before her primary win.

Likewise, Iowa’s 1st congressional Democratic nominee Christina Bohannan is also noncommittal, merely responding “I don’t know yet. I haven’t made that decision,” when asked by Punchbowl News if she would support Jeffries.

“I want to get elected first,” she continued.