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Wellstone ruled

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1. So damn true.

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The Argument about Nancy Pelosi is Destructive. [View all] MineralMan Aug 2018 OP

So damn true. Wellstone ruled Aug 2018 #1

Yup. If we lose in November, it won't matter, because MineralMan Aug 2018 #4

Just happen to be back in state Wellstone ruled Aug 2018 #17

Well, there will be a few new House members elected MineralMan Aug 2018 #21

I'm with you 100% Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #38

Oh yes,been Wellstone ruled Aug 2018 #55

Or productive? "It's Pelosi, not Kavanaugh, libtards." Hortensis Aug 2018 #62

So damn true! calimary Aug 2018 #51

Very true randr Aug 2018 #2

I have no problem with a Democratic primary winner who doesn't MineralMan Aug 2018 #6

Well said. old guy Aug 2018 #3

Agree +10000 bronxiteforever Aug 2018 #5

Thank you! MineralMan Aug 2018 #8

I agree this is a discussion that ought to be delayed until after the election, but it's absurd tritsofme Aug 2018 #7

What does concern about who will be speaker accomplish? MineralMan Aug 2018 #10

Choosing the person who sits two heartbeats from the presidency tritsofme Aug 2018 #14

What role do you play in selecting the next Speaker? MineralMan Aug 2018 #15

Members don't operate in a vacuum, they are accountable to their stakeholders tritsofme Aug 2018 #19

Based on who is winning primaries, it looks to me like MineralMan Aug 2018 #22

As I've repeatedly said, happy to wait until after November. tritsofme Aug 2018 #24

just an fwiw, there are two votes shanny Aug 2018 #25

That's actually incorrect. Incoming members vote in leadership elections, outgoing members do not. tritsofme Aug 2018 #27

citation please shanny Aug 2018 #31

I'm not going to do your homework. tritsofme Aug 2018 #34

You just know? well OK then shanny Aug 2018 #65

Whatever. You are wrong. You have access to google, this is a silly discussion. tritsofme Aug 2018 #68

Hannity, Rush, Trump are not allowed to dictate who leads OUR party. nt oasis Aug 2018 #9

Exactly. They keep trying, though. MineralMan Aug 2018 #11

they've been doing it for years and we let them because liberals believe the rw myths certainot Aug 2018 #26

Period.... . . . no text Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #71

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2018 #12

I agree gopiscrap Aug 2018 #13

Yo're darn right it is MM. This can be done AFTER the midterms. Right now we need to stay on still_one Aug 2018 #16

Some of the Democratic House candidates who say they won't MineralMan Aug 2018 #18

Sure, but bringing it up now maes no sense still_one Aug 2018 #42

You are 100% correct MM spanone Aug 2018 #20

Thanks! And MineralMan Aug 2018 #23

ALWAYS!!!!!👍🏼 spanone Aug 2018 #33

Agreed. This is the right trying to scare their base into lutherj Aug 2018 #28

Win the damn elections lsewpershad Aug 2018 #29

Concur. Candidates should simply say she's not a priority. . . DinahMoeHum Aug 2018 #30

Bill Maher asked one of his guests, a Dem congressman, BigmanPigman Aug 2018 #32

the right sets up this entire discussion...they demonize their targets for years, Pelosi, Hillary... spanone Aug 2018 #43

Agree! Does an OP focus on winning in November? RiverStone Aug 2018 #35

The Speakers position is by it's very nature one that NoMoreRepugs Aug 2018 #36

That's why I said it's not my call JonLP24 Aug 2018 #37

Completely agree. And there should be follow up by other Dems in support of what Nancy said OnDoutside Aug 2018 #39

You are correct, sir. Iggo Aug 2018 #40

One thing has nothing to do with the other Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2018 #41

Divisiveness & Destruction is the Point dlk Aug 2018 #44

Yup. MineralMan Aug 2018 #46

And starting yet another OP that encourages the pro and con arguing is NOT destructive? LiberalLovinLug Aug 2018 #45

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true heaven05 Aug 2018 #48

Utter nonsense. We have been debating this issue since the 2016 election. Trust Buster Aug 2018 #49

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You are blaming Pelosi for tRump. "certain people have led us to this". Welcome to DU? Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #58

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Odd that you don't refute that you blame Pelosi for tRump. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #70

NOT censoring. It's about adult self-control to focus on priorities. Time & place for everything Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #57

That is just your opinion. I believe being the leader of the Democrats in the House for 15 years Trust Buster Aug 2018 #63

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I agree. As voters, we play virtually no role in selecting MineralMan Aug 2018 #72

Voters can pressure Representatives choice of Speaker, but now is not the time. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #74

We do agree. Sadly, a few will refuse to vote for the Democratic MineralMan Aug 2018 #75

Agreed Gothmog Aug 2018 #50

Hear, hear! wryter2000 Aug 2018 #52

How do you stop the press from asking... JaneQPublic Aug 2018 #54

If I were such a candidate, I would respond by saying, MineralMan Aug 2018 #73

The reality is Dem candidates ARE answering the question now JaneQPublic Aug 2018 #76

Yes. I am aware of that, which is why I started this thread. MineralMan Aug 2018 #77

You're greatly overestimating DU's influence on politics at large... JaneQPublic Aug 2018 #78

Absolutely! It is deliberately divisive. TryLogic Aug 2018 #56

At this point in history, Lunabell Aug 2018 #59

The Argument about Pelosi IS needed Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #60

Thank you. MineralMan Aug 2018 #69

Exactly. MontanaMama Aug 2018 #64

I'm with you MineralMan, the moles and trolls are beginning to make their play... Pluvious Aug 2018 #79

CNN & MSNBC are once again doing the GOP's work ecstatic Aug 2018 #80