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Hakeem Jeffries: “It’s a historic majority in the 21st century. The American people have chosen the economy over extremism. The American…”

On the recordNovember 10, 2026
It’s a historic majority in the 21st century. The American people have chosen the economy over extremism. The American people have chosen hope over hatred. The American people have chosen common sense over corruption, chaos and cruelty. The American people have chosen House Democrats because they want to see a dramatic change in direction.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
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Discussing the Democratic majority after midterms.

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