House Democrats delete tweets attacking each other, pledge to unify
By Cristina Marcos - 07/18/19 05:21 PM EDT
Leaders of House Democratic factions riven by weeks of infighting pledged to unify on Thursday, with each side deleting recent social media posts attacking each other.
In a joint statement issued Thursday, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.), Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Pramila Jayapal (Wash.) and Mark Pocan (Wis.), New Democrat Coalition Chairman Rep. Derek Kilmer (Wash.) and Blue Dog Coalition Chairwoman Rep. Stephanie Murphy (Fla.) downplayed recent divisions over strategy and policy priorities.
“House Democrats are a diverse, robust and passionate family. We love our country and are dedicated to making life better for everyday Americans. At times, there may be different perspectives on the way forward. That is a hallmark of the legislative process," the joint statement reads.
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