CBC pushes back on Slotkin's call for 'new leadership' among Democrats
Source: The Hill
06/27/26 11:32 AM ET
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) expressed its support for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Friday evening in response to Sen. Elissa Slotkins (D-Mich.) call for new leadership in the Democratic Party.
The Congressional Black Caucus and House Democrats are united behind Leader Jeffries and remain focused on lowering costs for working families, defending our democracy, protecting fundamental rights, and taking back the House majority this November not engaging in distractions that only serve to divide Democrats at a moment when unity and resolve are essential, CBC Chair Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.) and former chairs, Reps. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) and Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), said in a joint statement shared on social media.
During a Wednesday appearance on SiriusXMs Straight Shooter podcast, Slotkin discussed the debate over a path forward for Democrats. Thats why I believe we need significant new leadership, the Democratic senator told host Stephen A. Smith. The old models are no longer working, and that includes the Democratic Party.
The CBC criticized Slotkins comments and cited her record of voting to approve multiple members of President Trumps Cabinet, including former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Before attempting to weigh in on House Democratic leadership, Senator Slotkin should account for her own role in enabling a racist administration whose policies have caused profound harm to the safety, security, and economic well-being of the Black communities that we represent, the CBC said in their statement.
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5943837-congressional-black-caucus-elissa-slotkin-democratic-party-rhetoric/
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bob4460
(414 posts)creeksneakers2
(8,072 posts)Cheezoholic
(4,123 posts)It really turns people off on the party. We desperately need people to get out and vote. Lets get ourselves back in power THEN we can make the appropriate adjustments. One cause, one goal. Defeat authoritarianism and oligarchy. This shit already right before the midterms seems well, a bit well timed. I don't like it.
creeksneakers2
(8,072 posts)Ponietz
(4,617 posts)The center needs to shut the fuck up. There, fixed the problem.
If youre taking AIPAC dollars then questions need to be asked.
AIPAC has provided significant financial support to members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).
Total Contributions
Amount Given: At least $3.6 million
Timeframe: Since February 2022
Context of Contributions
AIPAC's funding has primarily targeted members of the CBC's "old guard," while progressive members, particularly those associated with the Squad, have faced challenges from AIPAC-backed candidates in upcoming primaries.
The financial support reflects AIPAC's strategy to influence Democratic primaries, particularly against those who advocate for restrictions on U.S. aid to Israel.
This financial backing illustrates AIPAC's ongoing efforts to maintain influence within the Democratic Party, especially among Black lawmakers.
QueerDuck
(2,160 posts)If you want to fine-tune the party's leadership, you wait until you actually hold the gavels and have the majority locked down. Airing these grievances on a national podcast right before an election just makes Democrats look like the Keystone Cops and drains momentum.
The CBC is entirely right to call this what it is: a completely unnecessary distraction. We win by projecting unity and keeping the focus entirely on lowering costs and protecting democracy, not by giving the media a factional food fight to exploit. Secure the power first, then worry about remodeling the house.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
angrychair
(12,548 posts)When Democratic leaders attack progressives running for office and Democratic voters, voting in a primary for the candidate they prefer?
In my mind they are the ones trying to divide the Party.
For the record I don't know what Slotkin's motives are but we need leadership that is going to unite the Party and back the candidates that Democratic voters have chosen to represent them.
Ponietz
(4,617 posts)AIPAC has provided significant financial support to members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).
Total Contributions
Amount Given: At least $3.6 million
Timeframe: Since February 2022
Context of Contributions
AIPAC's funding has primarily targeted members of the CBC's "old guard," while progressive members, particularly those associated with the Squad, have faced challenges from AIPAC-backed candidates in upcoming primaries.
The financial support reflects AIPAC's strategy to influence Democratic primaries, particularly against those who advocate for restrictions on U.S. aid to Israel.
This financial backing illustrates AIPAC's ongoing efforts to maintain influence within the Democratic Party, especially among Black lawmakers.