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Jack Valentino

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148. Jeffries needs to hear from the nationwide Democratic rank-and-file voters---- like us!
Thu Jan 22, 2026, 12:01 AM
Yesterday

now would be a good time to call his offices and let him know how you feel:


Washington, DC Office
2267 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5936
Hours: M-F 9 – 5pm


Central Brooklyn District Office
55 Hanson Place
Suite 603
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone: (718) 237 – 2211
Hours: M-F 9 am – 5pm


South Brooklyn District Office
445 Neptune Avenue, 1st Floor
Community Room 2C
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Phone: (718) 373 – 0033
Hours: M-F 9 am – 5pm





When I went to his website, I first got this pop-up message:


"Know Your Immigration Rights

If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.

Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.

Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.

Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.

The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.

Learn more here: KNOW YOUR IMMIGRATION RIGHTS – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries"



Thought that was a great pop-up message, but he needs to know that he would
have the support of the party base to encourage our House caucus to oppose ICE funding!!

(I sense that he is following 'the Obama model: don't be the 'angry black man'---
but a hell of a lot of WHITE people are angry over this ICY-TRUMP over-reach,
so he should be encouraged to show some flames, and LEAD the party caucus!)



(( And technically, "whipping" the vote isn't in his job description,
that's the party whip's job--- but the weight of the caucus leader
IS called for, in our current situation! He needs to hear from
rank-and-file nationwide Democrats who want him to DO that!!))





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Maybe its time to pass the mantle sboatcar Wednesday #1
Exactly why focusing just on age isn't a good strategy newdeal2 Wednesday #14
I have been skeptical of Jeffries from the start mr715 Wednesday #28
This message was self-deleted by its author helpisontheway Wednesday #109
He is such a weak minority leader! I miss Pelosi!! Nt helpisontheway Wednesday #111
Maybe it is time to pass the mantle to someone Who Is Strong. I want someone strong like Iron Man. Trueblue1968 Wednesday #121
Jeffries needs to hear from the nationwide Democratic rank-and-file voters---- like us! Jack Valentino Yesterday #148
Jeffries has publicly announced that he will vote against ICE funding--- not a small thing, Jack Valentino Yesterday #152
With friends like these.... JBTaurus83 Wednesday #2
WTF? leftstreet Wednesday #3
So those attacking Jeffries a few weeks ago for not wanting to cut ICE funding were full of shit. W_HAMILTON Wednesday #4
There are some JBTaurus83 Wednesday #7
And the ones attacking good Democrats are usually those who are in a place of privilege and won't get hurt regardless. W_HAMILTON Wednesday #19
"Attacking good Democrats" mr715 Wednesday #23
And there is never anyone good enough -- funny how that works. W_HAMILTON Wednesday #128
"These same people" mr715 Wednesday #129
The people who think Jeffries isn't good enough, Pelosi wasn't good enough... W_HAMILTON Wednesday #133
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For anyone that thinks they weren't good enough, I don't want to hear a goddamn word about the hell we find ourselves in W_HAMILTON Yesterday #179
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The issue is that people didn't heed the warnings from myself and others. W_HAMILTON 8 hrs ago #198
Blaming Democrats again, I see. Scrivener7 7 hrs ago #200
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The base wouldn't want him to fight back? SergeStorms Wednesday #59
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I advise to have ZERO expectations if he becomes speaker. More foot dragging Bread and Circuses Wednesday #38
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We've fallen through the Ice. No one to help us Bread and Circuses Wednesday #37
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If you're a democratic rep SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #57
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Most people in R+24 districts SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #61
Why broadcast it!? mr715 Wednesday #63
He probably already knows that a number of Democrats SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #71
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No. mr715 Wednesday #75
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We very much disagree. nt mr715 Wednesday #90
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Rather than read a room SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #112
We can disagree without disparaging either other, can't we? crimycarny Wednesday #114
I was implying nothing personal SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #116
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I'm not a member of Congress SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #169
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Again, they to do whatever is that they actually can do. I'm referring to more than words themaguffin Yesterday #173
What does it hurt if we stand united for the obvious right and moral thing, even if we don't win? Scrivener7 Yesterday #175
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So how does this "whip" work? MorbidButterflyTat Wednesday #62
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Here you go: Scrivener7 Wednesday #93
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It has been (at least) one public murder. mr715 Wednesday #68
Are there issues for which he will whip votes? hatrack Wednesday #66
On bills denouncing the horrors of socialism... nt mr715 Wednesday #69
Seriously. If this isn't important enough to him, I truly wonder what is. Scrivener7 Wednesday #94
Precisely. If you won't oppose this, why have an "Opposition"? hatrack Wednesday #97
"Presidents come presidents go. And through it all God is still on his throne" Autumn Yesterday #166
WEAK Renew Deal Wednesday #70
This is why the country's political system is a failure fujiyamasan Wednesday #72
What??? Why???!! AllyCat Wednesday #77
HERE is a house leader. usonian Wednesday #78
I wonder if Nancy is going along with this, or if behind the scenes, Ars Longa Wednesday #86
Watch how she votes. But we know how she'll vote. mr715 Wednesday #92
I hope H.Jeffries is listening to Nancy behind the scenes.. Ars Longa Wednesday #104
When did it get to the point that it's acceptable BlueKota Wednesday #80
Great post. Scrivener7 Wednesday #96
Thank you! BlueKota Wednesday #124
Maybe European leaders learned from Neville Chamnerlain. usonian Wednesday #113
It's sad how many people in this country BlueKota Wednesday #125
It only "proves" to them their "rightness" of their cause, and the gullibility of others. usonian Wednesday #135
Well said, and I agree Bayard Wednesday #127
There it is.. Cirsium Wednesday #82
Is he daring any Democrats to vote for the DHS bill? patphil Wednesday #85
"They're terrified of being labeled anti-law enforcement," rather than doing the right thing Mr. Sparkle Wednesday #88
We will be a perpetual minority mr715 Wednesday #95
Well stated!!!!! Scubamatt Wednesday #123
This is not law enforcement. BarbD Wednesday #103
Come on down to Crazy Atacama's! Sympthsical Wednesday #100
"Defeat from the jaws of victory" nt mr715 Wednesday #102
We need a House leader who walks the walk. La Coliniere Wednesday #101
He is afraid to whip votes against the DHS funding bill because it would look like dems are anti-ICE. mysteryowl Wednesday #105
Any Democrat who isn't anti-ICE mr715 Wednesday #108
I hope he is primaried SheltieLover Wednesday #107
Primaries are good and healthy mr715 Wednesday #110
Even AOC and Mamdani discouraged primarying him. W_HAMILTON Yesterday #182
Primaries are good and healthy. mr715 Yesterday #186
DSA acolyte Chi Osse filed the paperwork, but then he got the memo from both AOC and Mamdani lapucelle Yesterday #188
As for Jeffries, he says "Bring it on". lapucelle Yesterday #189
This is the right posture, no? mr715 23 hrs ago #190
Ask AOC and Mamdani. They're the ones clearly against primarying Jeffries. lapucelle 23 hrs ago #191
They're wrong? nt mr715 23 hrs ago #192
nt? lapucelle 23 hrs ago #193
Defunding isn't just for ICE, it's for DHS as a whole Warpy Wednesday #119
From another source: littlemissmartypants Wednesday #120
Pathetic . . . Scubamatt Wednesday #122
Post removed Post removed Wednesday #126
Oh heck, the headline doesn't get me worked up in a frothy hate at Democrats -- not sure why I should despise Jeffries. betsuni Wednesday #132
Trump has unleashed a Gestapo that is killing us iemanja Wednesday #134
Don't worry just let the rich leadership fix it JBTaurus83 Yesterday #150
Sorry, I'm Through with Him and All the Rest of the D Leadership The Roux Comes First Yesterday #151
Hakeem goes the Schumer playbook Sewa Yesterday #162
It's the job of elected officials.... returnee Yesterday #163
Of course he won't. nt Autumn Yesterday #164
Maybe because he wants to win the House gulliver Yesterday #170
"Emotion first"!? iemanja Yesterday #178
usonian has a thread of action items, including a phone # to call Jeffries and tell him to whip this damn thing. Scrivener7 Yesterday #177
If that's the case Jilly_in_VA 6 hrs ago #201
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