Top Democrats ready to learn from election loss—and fight Trump

Congressional Democratic leadership is holding itself accountable, pledging to address the concerns of voters, after Americans voted the party out of power largely due to economic concerns. 

“We have to work decisively to address the economic challenges that everyday Americans are facing in this country,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told PBS NewsHour on Thursday. “Far too many people are struggling to live paycheck to paycheck. … And we’re prepared to work with the incoming administration to decisively deal with that issue.”

According to The Hill, in a closed-door meeting earlier this week, the New York Democrat fell on his sword as he tried to take the blame for middling Democratic turnout even in blue strongholds like New York and California, which led to their defeats in many swing districts.

“He stood up there today and said, ‘It’s all on me,’” said Missouri Rep. Emanuel Cleaver to The Hill. “And the whole caucus started booing [as if to say], ‘This is not on you.’”