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Democrats Take the Reins: A New Era of Leadership in the House

The de facto control of the US House now lies with Hakim Jeffries.

Libby Winkler
4 min readApr 28, 2024
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Control of the House Now Lies in the Democrats’ Hands: A Turning Tide in American Politics

In a political landscape often characterized by polarization and deadlock, a momentous shift has occurred in the United States House of Representatives.

The Democrats now firmly control the House, with Representative Hakim Jeffries emerging as a pivotal figure in this new era of governance.

For years, the House has been marked by intense partisan battles, with the Republican-controlled Freedom Caucus employing obstructionist tactics that frequently brought legislative progress to a standstill. However, their strategy has ultimately backfired, alienating moderate voters and contributing to a loss of public confidence in the GOP’s ability to govern effectively.

The Freedom Caucus, a group of staunchly extremist, conservative Republican lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives, has become known for employing various tactics that some consider outrageous or extreme. Here are some examples:

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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