The Next Gift From Nancy Pelosi to America (and the Democratic Party)

[TygrBright]

She's stepping down from the elected leadership positions in the House Democratic caucus, and of course she'll be missed there.

But once again, she's laser-focused on how and where she can have the MOST impact for the Democratic Party, and the future of America.

She knows that remaining in a formal leadership position would turbo-charge the Magaloon wing of the House GOP in efforts to demonstrate that they are "punishing" Nancy Pelosi, whom they've inflated into an Evile Genius at the root of all that's wrong with government and Amurka.

She also knows that Democrats have to be in this for the long haul, a sustained effort to retain key influence and controls over several election cycles - and that means developing the next generation of leadership and deepening the bench as the pols of her generation begin retiring from the Democratic ranks.

So this is her gift: Quietly, she's relocating from the "Speaker of the House" office, to the unmarked "Éminence grise" office.

You can bet that within a few weeks there'll be a well-worn track in the carpet to that door, as Representative Pelosi is sought for advice on how to accomplish this or that difficult committee task, counter this or that GOP maneuver, check this or that GOPpie leader's mad rush to the Pit of Legislative Lunacy, etc. Generously, as ever, she'll provide the information and advice requested.

No fingerprints will ever appear. But her ongoing work will remain critical to the new Democratic minority's effectiveness in preventing worst-case scenarios and setting up the GOP for massive losses in 2024.

Thank you, Representative Pelosi. You do us proud, as always.

respectfully,
Bright

[FalloutShelter]

1. And we have a BINGO!

Right on!

[Just A Box Of Rain]

2. You bet.

Nancy Pelosi doesn't need a title to have great influence.

[TygrBright]

4. Exactly! n/t

[SheltieLover]

3. You nailed it!

[DinahMoeHum]

5. Rumors have it that Hakeem Jeffries (NY). . .

. . .will be the new leader for the House Democrats.

[Joinfortmill]

10. Ok. Must be some secret sauce she knows we don't

[aggiesal]

6. I hate to see her step down ...

No other Speaker has had such an impact on their party leadership.

But it does beg the questions:
1) How much of what happened to her husband went into this decision?
2) Had she decided before the attack that she would step down?
3) If it was based on the attack, does that mean it's open season on other politicians?
Because I believe this will embolden those that believe that you can attack a politician with differing views then theirs.

[Scrivener7]

14. That "open season" thing occurred to me too. I hope it had no part in her decision,

though. She needs to do whatever she needs to do for herself and her family. She's given more than just about anyone else.

[yellowdogintexas]

18. When she became Speaker this time, she said she would do it for 2 terms

then step down. Looks like she wanted to be there for the remainder of 45's term and the first 2 years of (hopefully) 46's term. This was how things worked out and a grateful nation needs to thank her.

Imagine the ovation she will get at the next National Convention!!

[Probatim]

7. Who will be the next boogey(wo)man for the right?

Without Nancy's eminence, half of the political mailings I received this year would have been blank.

[wnylib]

8. The MAGA crazies will still blame her

for every thing that they imagine is a problem in the country. They will claim that her years of leadership caused all kinds of problems.

[Scrivener7]

12. I bet it will be a woman.

[GopherGal]

16. They've already started in on The Squad

AOC and Ilhan Omar are already Bogey Women for the right.

[Joinfortmill]

9. Genius. Also time for hubby

[mahina]

11. Without her intellect and wisdom we couldn't have accomplished what we did, and that was a massive

Accomplishment, capping so many others.

I do tremble a little to think of how we will make our way without her leadership. I understand it’s not fun at all to be in the minority but I had not read that she is stepping away from leadership.

Whatever she wants is the best I’m sure. Ever thankful and ever inspired by her!

[Fla Dem]

13. She will be missed in her leadership role.

But as you say there will be a well-worn path to her new office from those seeking advice, encouragement and a chuckle.

Godspeed Madame Speaker.

[dflprincess]

15. I hope whoever assumes leadership positions

Will have the good sense to go to her for advice.

[panader0]

17. Thanks for the 'Eminence grise' link. Interesting history. I learn something here every day.

[republianmushroom]

19. awesome leadership IMO

[world wide wally]

20. She deserves some time off.

Thanks, Nancy. Enjoy a great retirement.