Democrats target deep-red districts to secure Jeffries' speakership
House Democrats are aggressively spending in deep-red districts to build a robust majority, aiming to empower presumptive Speaker Hakeem Jeffries and avoid the gridlock that plagued Republicans. The party has added eight new battlegrounds, including Kansas and Texas, to its target list, investing over $73 million in areas Trump won by double digits. This strategy seeks to neutralize internal divisions between progressives and moderates, ensuring Jeffries can govern without making costly concessions to either flank, as he prepares to lead a 'big tent' caucus in November.