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But as a Black man in NYC, I WILL NOT let go of the opportunity of Hakeem Jeffries to become the first Black Speaker of The House of Representatives.
That is non negotiable....a non starter...dead on arrival...It is not a "hill I'm willing to die on", it's is turf I'm willing to defend.

For decades, white Democrats have asked for and expected Black Democrats to support and get behind the agenda laid out by leadership. We have done so and we have been told "to wait our turn". I watched as Adam Clayton Powell was torpedoed out of an opportunity , then Charles Rangel and now, suddenly there's dissatisfaction with Jeffries? Right on the cusp when the Democrats will likely take the House?

Hell to the no!

Unless he totally capitulates to the Republicans and becomes the next Byron Donalds, I'm sticking with him. And I expect enthusiastic, energetic support from the rank and file. When the next session of Congress convenes, I fully expect to see Mike Johnson hand over the gavel to Hakeem Jeffries to be the incoming Speaker of the House.

All this mumbling and grumbling I'm really not in the mood for. Now, you want to pressure him? Go right ahead. You want to make him go further left? Have at it. But replace him? Not happn' Cap'n.

Now, you know where I stand. And after I finish this, so too will Congresswoman Slotkin when I write a rather nice letter informing her of my position as a lifetime Democratic voter in NYC.

Thank you for your attention.