Democrat civil war erupts after moderate accuses progressive of undermining 'free and fair elections'
Congressional Democrats are warring after one of their own moderates moved to force a vote on formally rebuking a progressive lawmaker, accusing him of undermining the U.S. Constitution with his...
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Congressional Democrats are warring after one of their own moderates moved to force a vote on formally rebuking a progressive lawmaker, accusing him of undermining the U.S. Constitution with his 2026 announcement. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., stunned fellow lawmakers on Wednesday evening when she filed what's known as a privileged resolution aimed at scolding Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García, D-Ill., for a move that effectively appeared to clear a path for his chief of staff to run for his seat. It brought an onslaught of attacks from García's fellow progressives, like Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., who accused Gluesenkamp Perez of using it as a distraction from her vote to reopen the government. "Going after a strong progressive Latino leader the same day that you vote for a slush fund for Republicans involved in January 6 does not scream democratic values," Ramirez wrote on X. "It is disappointing that someone willing to compromise working families’ healthcare would use this moment for a cheap political stunt aimed at distracting people from an indefensible vote on tonight's [continuing resolution]." DEMOCRATIC REP JESÚS 'CHUY' GARCÍA DECLINES TO SEEK RE-ELECTION: REPORTS García had filed for re-election in late October before abruptly reversing course just before the filing deadline, citing his doctor's recommendations and a desire to spend time with family. His chief of staff, Patty García, "quickly mobilized a campaign and became the only Democratic candidate prepared to file," according to Fox 32 Chicago. "Congressman Chuy García’s stated reasons for retirement are honorable, but his decision to anoint an heir is fundamentally undemocratic. This is the kind of thing that makes folks tune out of electoral politics," Gluesenkamp Perez said in a statement. "Americans bled and died to secure the right to elect their leaders. We can’t expect to be taken seriously in the fight for free and fair elections if we turn a blind eye to election denial on our side of the a…