Leader Nancy Pelosi addresses Democratic candidates on campaign trail who oppose her: "I don't care"

[DonViejo]

The California Democrat says she just “doesn’t care” about the number of Democratic candidates who oppose her

SHIRA TARLO
AUGUST 17, 2018 1:00PM (UTC)

Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has opened up about the vitriol in the party regarding her continued tenure as leader of the House Democratic Caucus.

In a recent interview with The New York Times, the California Democrat said she just "doesn't care" about the number of Democratic candidates on the campaign trail in the 2018 election cycle who openly oppose her desire to wield the speaker's gavel once again – if distancing themselves from her is helpful for their local elections.

"I don't care," she told the outlet. "Let them do whatever they want. We have to win an election."

Pelosi also delineated a test for any aspiring party leader. She said any Democrat who hopes to assume her post should "have a following, [and] that they've shown a vision for the country."

Any would-be challenger, she said, must show that they have huge fundraising proweress, as well.

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[H2O Man]

1. Recommended.

[NCTraveler]

2. We shouldn't either.

Let them campaign in their districts.

It's a more important question for these candidates than people are giving credit for. It states the mindset to their constituents as to the direction they want the party going. Perfectly in-line with the concept of campaigning and intent.

[tonyt53]

4. The ONLY way to win!

[dalton99a]

3. Democrats MUST retake the House. GOTV!

[AlexSFCA]

5. as long as they win; nothing else matters

[oasis]

6. Whoever said, "There is no substitute for experience".

Had Pelosi in mind.

[world wide wally]

7. Ask the Republicans if they are going to support Jim Jordan as Speaker

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[JaneQPublic]

8. +1000 (nt)

[Me.]

9. Letting Them Do As They Want

while handing out a reality check

[oasis]

10. K and r