Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) suggested that the popularity of the “Fight Oligarchy” tour is proving that the Democratic Party has some “energy” propelling it recently.
The rallies put on by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have drawn large crowds in traditionally red states, and specifically in districts held by Republicans in Congress, such as Utah, Arizona, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
ABC News host Jonathan Karl asked Jeffries on Sunday whether the Democratic Party was moving toward the more progressive policies of Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders. The House Minority leader largely skirted the question Sunday while on This Week.
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“I think the energy of the Democratic Party right now is across the board, and everyone has made that observation that this is not a right, Left
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