But Democrats are doing just fine.<\/p>\n
Earlier I mentioned<\/a> that House Democrats had completed a shift of leadership for their caucus, with Hakeem Jeffries becoming caucus Leader. He was easily voted in by his caucus, and in fact won more votes in the Speaker’s race than poor, miserable Kevin McCarthy<\/a>, though like McCarthy, Jeffries has no obvious path to taking over as Speaker. I said this version of Congress was going to be a mess, but I have to say the mess is already more spectacular than I ever imagined, and the whole thing completely belongs to the Republicans. <\/p>\n Overall, Democrats in the House seem very happy with Jeffries as Leader, and when I watched this moment and they all stood to applaud him, I admit I started applauding too. I am proud to be a Democrat these days, and I think the Party is doing some good<\/a> things<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The House just broke out into a chant for Rep Jeffries "HAKEEM! HAKEEM!"<\/p>\n Outstanding unity. 👏👏 pic.twitter.com\/y8p6aVIElr<\/a><\/p>\n — BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) January 3, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n