No, the lightning rod in terms of what’s going to impact the ability of either side to win control of the House or hold control of the House in 2026 is going to be the failure of Republicans to actually deliver on the promises that they have made and to actively make life worse for everyday Americans.
Hakeem Jeffries: “No, the lightning rod in terms of what’s going to impact the ability of either side to win control of the House or hold…”
On the recordNovember 2, 2025
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Jeffries discusses the impact of Republican failures on the upcoming elections.
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