Democratic Rift widens as centrists side with GOP on key votes
TL;DR
House Democrats are wrestling with a growing leadership-versus-members rift as centrists Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Rep. Jared Golden defy leadership by backing GOP bills, including a Russia sanctions package, prompting backlash from progressives and questions about how Jeffries and Clark will maintain cohesion. The controversy, sparked by a contentious impeachment posture and committee-appointment disputes, signals potential volatility if Democrats expand the majority in the next Congress.
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