Congressional Black Caucus plays hardball with Jeffries-skeptic DSA Democrats

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is pressuring incoming Democrats, particularly those aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), to support House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for speaker as a condition for CBC membership. Several Black Democrats, including Afro-Latino nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier and others, have declined to commit to backing Jeffries, prompting CBC members to warn they may not be welcomed if they oppose him. While CBC leadership has not formalized this requirement, it appears to be a de facto standard to prioritize Black legislative priorities.