A petition opposing Hakeem Jeffries as House Speaker has reportedly surpassed one million signatures, but Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues that the petition is unlikely to change the outcome because there is no active contested race and Democrats must select a candidate by name. Jimmy’s fill-in hosts, Mischa Paullin and Chris Keene, reject that explanation, arguing that Democrats can withhold votes or write in another candidate, just as Republicans did during the 2023 Speaker election. The two criticize AOC and Democratic leadership for dismissing grassroots opposition, saying the party routinely claims to value public input while ignoring popular positions on issues such as Medicare for All and the Iran war. The hosts predict Jeffries will likely secure the speakership, while expressing hope that enough Democrats will oppose him to block his election. Follow Mischa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mickmackpaullin Mischa’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mickmackpaullin Follow Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisgkeene Chris’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisgkeene Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweats