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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is warning of a “serious response” against two Democratic lawmakers, Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who defied party leadership by voting with Republicans on a procedural vote that allowed key legislation to pass — including a bill protecting lobstermen and a resolution condemning socialism. The narrow 210-208 margin exposed deepening rifts within the party, as Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez defended their votes as representing constituents in industries like fishing — many of whom are working-class Americans. With 60% of voters identifying as working class, Democrats risk alienating this critical bloc by punishing members for prioritizing local needs over party loyalty. Meanwhile, nearly 200 Democrats opposed the socialism condemnation resolution, raising alarms about the party’s economic messaging and alignment with the American electorate — especially as the election cycle intensifies and voters weigh whether Democrats truly serve the people or partisan interests.

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