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CBC pushes back on Slotkin's call for 'new leadership' among Democrats
By Sarah Davis at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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 ...
Key takeaway ) call for “new leadership” in the Democratic Party.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Congressional Black Caucus's swift support for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in response to Sen. Elissa Slotkin's call for new leadership has implications for El Paso 's own Democratic representatives. As a border city, El Paso's congressional delegation often prioritizes issues like immigration reform and border security, which may be influenced by the party's leadership dynamics. The CBC's endorsement of Jeffries suggests that the Democratic Party's existing leadership is committed to addressing the concerns of diverse constituencies, including those in El Paso. Local Democrats will likely be watching to see how this leadership debate plays out and how it may impact the party's policy priorities, particularly on issues that directly affect the El Paso community, such as trade and economic development. The city's Democratic voters may also be interested in seeing how their representatives navigate this internal party debate and whether it affects their ability to deliver on key local issues.
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Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? 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 ...
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