Jeffries Brushes Off Challenger, Lobby Checks Remain Sacred
Hakeem Jeffries, who publicly scoffed at the idea of a progressive primary challenge, has quietly accepted over $1.1 million from pro-Israel lobbying groups and individuals since 2018, according to OpenSecrets.org data . This includes significant amounts from AIPAC's PAC and its affiliates. Is it a 'failure to deliver a vision,' as Ossé states, or is the vision simply not for the constituents, but
for the lobbyist checks that ensure his continued 'unserious' challenges? While Jeffries finds the idea of a progressive primary 'not a serious question,' his unwavering support for military aid to Israel – often against the progressive wing of his party – raises questions about who his serious answers are actually for. Funny how 'leadership' means ignoring your left flank while prioritizing
foreign military budgets.