Older Democrats are getting crushed in the cash wars
Half a dozen House Democrats who are 70 or older were beaten by their younger primary rivals in fundraising between July and September, an Axios analysis has found. Why it matters: The statistic highlights an unusually large number of credible Democratic primary challenges this election cycle as younger party members mount a major push for generational change.
Scoop: Dozens of Dem candidates won’t commit to backing Jeffries
Dozens of Democrats running for U.S. House seats across the country told Axios they either wouldn’t vote for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as party leader or declined to commit to doing so. Why it matters: Jeffries has enjoyed the unanimous support of his caucus since becoming Democratic leader in 2022. That may no longer be the case next […]