During a recent private meeting of House Democrats, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries voiced frustration regarding liberal activist groups such as Indivisible and MoveOn. These organizations have initiated campaigns urging constituents to pressure their representatives into obstructing President Trump's policies. Jeffries and other senior Democrats feel the grassroots pressure tactics have become a source of anger among lawmakers. Despite the frustration, his office maintains engagement with these groups, while also warning members about preparing for unified Democratic opposition to expected failures in Republican legislation.
People are pissed, a senior House Democrat who was at the meeting said of lawmakers' reaction to the calls.
Jeffries himself is very frustrated at the groups, who are trying to stir up a more confrontational opposition to Trump.
[Republicans] control the House, the Senate, and the presidency. It's their government. What leverage do we have?
Democrats should be prepared to vote in unison against a looming spending bill when Republicans inevitably fail to pass a bill on their own.
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