Democratic leadership is sending a message to progressives who are worried about primary challenges from the pro-Israel group: Caucus leaders plan to support all incumbents.
Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks among members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. | Jose Luis Magana/AP PhotoWhen Pramila Jayapal faced fierce blowback in mid-July after dubbing Israel a “racist state,” it immediately unnerved fellow House progressives. Their concern: Would Democratic leaders recommit to the longstanding policy of backing all incumbents, including critics of Israel?
Weeks later, Democratic leaders are following through on that promise. A slew of party leaders officially endorsed Rep. Ilhan Omar’s reelection bid in statements obtained by POLITICO Wednesday. In addition to Jeffries, Omar is picking up support from House Minority Whip Katherine Clark , Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and the previous top trio of House Democratic leadership: Reps. Nancy Pelosi , Steny Hoyer and Jim Clyburn . A spokesperson for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee also confirmed the plan to back incumbents.
Although party leaders generally endorse their incumbent members, the support will ease perennial primary jitters on the progressive left, especially amid recent. Jeffries and other leaders are embracing their first chance to show support, despite the awkwardness inherent in defending progressive “squad” members who won their seats by toppling incumbents — or who backed primary opponents to other sitting lawmakers.
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