Don Leonard Claims Threats Over House Speaker Support
Newly elected U.S. Congressman Don Leonard stated that senior Democrats threatened him with political retaliation if he does not support Hakeem Jeffries for House speaker. The Ohio Democrat said he wants transformational change and refuses to blindly follow party leadership.
Newly elected United States Congressman Don Leonard said top Democrats threatened him with political retaliation over his refusal to back Hakeem Jeffries for House speaker. The freshman lawmaker flipped Ohio's 15th congressional district from red to blue on a populist platform. The dispute highlights internal party friction as congressional leadership votes approach.
