House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"
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Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats , argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption.". Top US Democratic politician Hakeem Jeffries has called the midterm results the start of a ‘great American comeback’. Covered by 27 outlets: 9 lean left, 11 are centre, 7 lean right.
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Jeffries says not ‘a single member’ has talked to him about impeachment
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"
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REPLAY - US midterms: "Today begins the Great American comeback" (Hakeem Jeffries)
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House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm victory
Top US Democratic politician Hakeem Jeffries has called the midterm results the start of a ‘great American comeback’.
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'The great American comeback': Jeffries celebrates incoming Democratic House majority
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