Congressman-elect Don Leonard says senior Democratic House members threatened him with political retaliation, including making his life difficult in Washington and undermining his reelection chances, if he refuses to support Hakeem Jeffries for House Speaker. But Leonard counters that his support depends on Democratic leadership committing to ending corporate influence in politics by overturning Citizens United and ending U.S. support for the war in Iran and Israeli military actions, including enforcing the Leahy Law. The Jimmy Dore Show’s own Mischa Paullin and Chris Keene discuss the allegations as evidence of party leadership pressuring elected representatives to prioritize party loyalty over constituents, while also criticizing Democratic fundraising, lobbying, and AIPAC influence. The hosts broaden the discussion to include AOC's comments about mistreatment within Democratic leadership and argue that partisan loyalty and political team mentality prevent voters from holding their own parties accountable. 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.jimm