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From the Freedom Caucus to the democratic socialists, small groups inside parties can wreak havoc with leaders’ agenda in Congress
At least a half-dozen DSA-affiliated candidates are likely to win seats, giving the left-wing bloc new leverage in a closely divided House.
- At least six DSA-affiliated candidates are poised to join the House in the 120th Congress, potentially reshaping how Democrats manage an ideologically diverse caucus within a slim majority.
- With models predicting a potential 30-seat Democratic majority, small ideological groups like DSA-affiliated members may find their legislative influence limited, as leaders can manage errant members without risking critical policy goals.
- Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy lost his position on October 3, 2023, after Freedom Caucus members ousted him for compromising with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown, demonstrating the risks of appeasing ideological factions.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faces similar pressures, as public roll-call votes may encourage members to rebel against leadership, echoing the grueling 15-round speaker election seen in the 118th Congress.
- Bipartisanship remains a functional reality in Congress, as legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act demonstrates that effective lawmaking often requires balancing ideological demands with the necessity of passing essential policy.
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From the Freedom Caucus to the democratic socialists, small groups inside parties can wreak havoc with leaders’ agenda in Congress
Supporters on primary election night in New York, June 23, 2026, cheer winning candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democrat and member of the Democratic Socialists of America running for the House. Seth Wenig/AP PhotoThe Democratic Party’s coalition headed into the 2026 midterms is as broad as it’s been in years. That seems likely to help them pick up dozens of seats in Congress and win majorities back from Republicans in either or both chamb…
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From the Freedom Caucus to the democratic socialists, small groups inside parties can wreak havoc with leaders’ agenda in Congress
by SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, University of Virginia and Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Democratic Party’s coalition headed into the...
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