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Kennah

(14,578 posts)
Thu Nov 17, 2022, 01:09 PM Nov 2022

If Nancy Pelosi chooses to step back ...

... because of the attack on her husband, or anything else, that's perfectly fine.

Biden stepped back after the death of his son Beau, but he later decided to come back to public life.

It's their choice.

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MLAA

(19,800 posts)
1. If she does step back I hope she will mentor the next minority leader and the new minority
Thu Nov 17, 2022, 01:15 PM
Nov 2022

leader will be smart enough to embrace her mentoring.

Irish_Dem

(82,336 posts)
2. She also has children and grandchildren at risk as long as she is in public life.
Thu Nov 17, 2022, 01:17 PM
Nov 2022

For decades the GOP has made her a target for violence.

Her family isn't even safe now.

No one can guarantee their safety.

Irish_Dem

(82,336 posts)
6. I do too. If a woman's grandchildren are at risk because of her job, she needs to leave the job?
Thu Nov 17, 2022, 01:24 PM
Nov 2022

It would be a no brainer for me.

Pelosi has worked tirelessly for the American public for a long time.
And as a way of thanks, her family is at serious risk.

Hi Sheltie, how are you doing?

Irish_Dem

(82,336 posts)
9. I'd say TAKE THIS JOB AND SHOVE IT.
Thu Nov 17, 2022, 01:37 PM
Nov 2022

I guess Nancy is now making a speech with the polite version of that sentiment.

I am good.

Weather is cold and I am trying to stay warm.

 

brooklynite

(96,882 posts)
5. Which will have no impact on her choice...
Thu Nov 17, 2022, 01:21 PM
Nov 2022

She's been in public office (and leadership) for years.

Deuxcents

(27,703 posts)
3. I hope she's been mentoring for a while
Thu Nov 17, 2022, 01:19 PM
Nov 2022

Her knowledge n experience cannot be duplicated but she surly would have passed on her strategy skills for the future of the House

Deuxcents

(27,703 posts)
10. There will never be a Speaker the likes of Madame Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Thu Nov 17, 2022, 01:46 PM
Nov 2022

I’m glad to be alive to have benefited from her leadership

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