Scoop: Dems beef with party leaders over snubbed Black candidates
Summary
Democratic House leaders face pressure from members about not supporting enough Black candidates in key races for the 2026 midterm elections. Some argue the party should invest more in Black candidates despite difficult districts, while others say money should focus on races that are more likely to be won.Key Facts
- Democrats worry about few Black candidates getting top party support for competitive House races.
- The "Red to Blue" program helps candidates with fundraising and staff in swing districts.
- Congressional Black Caucus members have raised concerns with party leaders like Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and DCCC chair Suzan DelBene.
- There is tension between supporting Black candidates in hard districts and focusing resources on winnable races.
- Rep. Ayanna Pressley urges more support for Black candidates facing challenges like gerrymandering and voter suppression.
- Some Black candidates, including Justin Pearson in Tennessee, are considered long shots but seen as important investments by supporters.
- Jeffries said few Black candidates ran in competitive districts during primaries, impacting the "Red to Blue" list.
- The DCCC and CBC have worked together to increase the number of Black members in Congress serving mostly white districts.
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