CBC pushes back on Slotkin's call for 'new leadership' among Democrats

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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 Slotkin’s (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 SiriusXM’s “Straight Shooter” podcast, Slotkin discussed the debate over a “path forward” for Democrats. “That’s 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 Slotkin’s comments and cited her record of voting to approve multiple members of President Trump’s 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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REFERENCE - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143685225

[bob4460]

1. She is right we need new leadership!

[creeksneakers2]

3. The last thing we need now is to go to war with ourselves.

[luv2fly]

11. Comical at best

Particularly given the language often used to condemn those you disagree with.

[Cheezoholic]

2. We really don't need this shit right now. I don't care, the stakes are too high to be doing the usual bickering

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]

4. Right on!

[Ponietz]

6. Some people won't lead and they won't get out of the way

The “center” needs to shut the fuck up. There, fixed the problem.

If you’re 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]

5. Spot on from the CBC!!! Unforced public drama is the absolute last thing we need right now.

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]

8. So is it projecting unity

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.

[LiberalLovinLug]

10. "Spot on from the CBC!!! Unforced public drama is the absolute last thing we need right now".

That is the very definition of an oxymoron.

[Ponietz]

7. AIPAC, i.e., "Talking dollars"

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.

[Escape]

9. This is why Democrats lose elections...

We start looking for perfection when we should be just looking to beat the Republicans and wins seats.

WHEN we win the majority, THEN we start perfecting our message, our clientele, our platform.

We can welcome ALL OF THE NEW GUYS WITH NEW IDEAS to join the current party platform. There is nothing wrong with the establishment Democrats and it is their nature to welcome new ideas.. And, we can ALL treat each other with respect.

Look at WHAT we are fighting AGAINST.

ALL DEMOCRATS need to form a United Front against the alternative.

[oasis]

12. Work together. Makes a ton of sense to me.

[Miguelito Loveless]

13. I support a Black person

As the majority leader, Jasmine Crockett.

[LudwigPastorius]

14. I agree with the CBC.

Let's give Rep. Jeffries a majority - make him Speaker of the House - and let's see how he runs with it.

Judging someone's leadership ability when they have never had the chance to control the agenda is just dumb.

[electric_blue68]

15. Debate all that Later! ffs w rhe squabbles right now! Win FIRST!!! And. ..

in the past several months Jeffries has been stronger in his reactions...so, good!