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Inside House Democrats' behind-the-scenes food fight

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Axios · North America

The House's last in-session week before the midterms was beset by furious private finger-pointing between House Democrats following several high-profile rebellions.Why it matters: This dynamic may only worsen if Democrats retake the House, which is set to see an influx of distinctly rebellious and independent lawmakers, particularly on the left.There is even chatter among members contrasting the ability of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to control members with that of his top deputy, Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), according to two House Democrats.Said one of the lawma

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