Hakeem Jeffries

Newark might be one of few the places where the politics is tougher than even Brooklyn. ”

During my time as a state legislator, I've pushed for significant investment in public school districts. In Congress, I would look forward to increasing federal public investment in education through initiatives like Race to the Top. ”

The political process is rough and tumble by definition, and being grounded in faith in a Higher Power has proven helpful in navigating the difficult terrain. ”

In Congress, I'll work hard to encourage investment in education, particularly with respect to technology and bridging the digital divide. ”

My job in Congress is to identify projects with federal or some other public component and then to push developers to provide employment opportunities to neighborhood residents. ”