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Hortensis

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24. Lol. Okay. Someone's going to vote for other candidates

Fri Nov 9, 2018, 07:06 PM

Nov 2018

when house members chooses their party leaders. Nancy won't take it wrong. A life in politics means she understands everything people need to do to get elected and has great experience with all the beliefs and attitudes new members arrive with.

And beyond big talent and hard work, a huge reason Nancy rose to be the highest ranking women ever in American politics is that she's a people collector. As the saying goes, politics is the art of inclusion, not exclusion. So she'll be able to handle Spanberger and others voting against her.

They have work to do.

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Congresswoman-elect Spanberger (VA) says she won't support Nancy Pelosi as Speaker... [View all] brooklynite Nov 2018 OP

does this elect have a name? nt msongs Nov 2018 #1

Let me hold my side eleny Nov 2018 #2

Just like not voting for Hillary Clinton, the most experienced candidate ever to run for president, TeamPooka Nov 2018 #3

This is more akin to a primary than a general election. n/t PoliticAverse Nov 2018 #31

It's called buying into the bullshit propaganda of Republicans yeah TeamPooka Nov 2018 #60

If you are going to make your decision based on what Republicans say... PoliticAverse Nov 2018 #63

There's a reason TheFarseer Nov 2018 #75

These few people will get all the media attention manor321 Nov 2018 #4

i think she is awful. She sounds Anti Democrat. trueblue2007 Nov 2018 #5

Glad you don't live in her Virginia district, elleng Nov 2018 #9

I'M GLAD TOO. My senator is Ron Wyden and Congressman is Earl Blumenhauer. trueblue2007 Nov 2018 #29

Howdy neighbor! Kittycow Nov 2018 #47

ypu are my neighbor? That is nice to know. I am glad to meet you. trueblue2007 Nov 2018 #70

Yep, Earl B's my Congressman :) Kittycow Nov 2018 #71

I wish she was my Rep. You folks in safe blue districts don't know redstateblues Nov 2018 #40

I hear ya Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #72

Whoops. Goof move. mahina Nov 2018 #6

Not supporting is one thing, but does that mean she will abstain or vote against ? OnDoutside Nov 2018 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author PoliticAverse Nov 2018 #34

Well if it's 217-217 and she abstains rather than vote against, what happens ? Is there a OnDoutside Nov 2018 #42

Well I've deleted my original comment because my answer wasn't really sufficient.... PoliticAverse Nov 2018 #48

From that entry, it sounds like it is possible to get a majority but it's not necessary for it to be OnDoutside Nov 2018 #50

So, only three days after the election we already have Democrats Doreen Nov 2018 #8

How is that "Democrats attacking Democrats?" mtnsnake Nov 2018 #12

OK, maybe it is the wrong word but there are much more important Doreen Nov 2018 #22

A lot of these new congress members ran stating if you elect me I will not support Nancy krawhitham Nov 2018 #59

When push comes to shove and the actual floor vote, DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #10

No. Likely another Dem would be proposed. Blue_true Nov 2018 #18

Might be the controversial thing for me to say on here, BUT... Tom Rivers Nov 2018 #11

Not controversial at all mtnsnake Nov 2018 #14

I agree with you Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2018 #16

They will demonize literally anyone who is chosen. NYC Liberal Nov 2018 #19

Right? violetpastille Nov 2018 #25

Republicans always worry about what Democrats think of their leaders, right?! NYC Liberal Nov 2018 #28

That's how we lost Al Franken. Afraid of Republican finger pointing. oasis Nov 2018 #81

Agreed. I think it is silly for people to think that Republicans won't go after anyone chosen. Caliman73 Nov 2018 #26

Any Democrat who becomes speaker will be demonized by the right. Doesn't matter who it is. octoberlib Nov 2018 #46

Any Democrat will be demonized Evergreen Emerald Nov 2018 #52

Yes, I believe this poster is suggesting that wellst0nev0ter Nov 2018 #65

She doesn't want to be Speaker for two years. LisaM Nov 2018 #53

Because if we pick just the right Dem, the Republicans will be nice to them EffieBlack Nov 2018 #84

Some of them made that as a campaign promise Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2018 #13

Why have an election for Speaker at all? kentuck Nov 2018 #15

'Spanberger said her top three priorities are: elleng Nov 2018 #17

DINO lpbk2713 Nov 2018 #20

Congress ain't the Navy. Only one of those is supposed to be guided shanny Nov 2018 #36

Wait, if everyone isn't in lock-step about who Bettie Nov 2018 #37

New Congress pecosbob Nov 2018 #21

Too bad so sad. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #23

Lol. Okay. Someone's going to vote for other candidates Hortensis Nov 2018 #24

And this is just the beginning. Wait until a bill comes up that will improve something but wont be Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #56

Agree, but I think there's good reason to believe the right wing Hortensis Nov 2018 #61

Some people are well meaning, just unaware of how politics works. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2018 #62

Boy is that last true, but those wired to dissent can't Hortensis Nov 2018 #69

my only worry about the truly new Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #73

Pretty sure OR & co are going to be mostly be let down. Hortensis Nov 2018 #86

you had me puzzled with "OR & co" Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #90

Lol. Sorry about that. In my imaginings, the battalions Hortensis Nov 2018 #91

regarding Pelosi... Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #92

Pelosi's advice: "What we're about in our campaign is Hortensis Nov 2018 #94

welcome Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #95

Dissing Pelosi got candidates widely covered, Hortensis Nov 2018 #96

and 23 (so far) governorships! Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #97

I am SO happy about that! I told my husband Hortensis Nov 2018 #98

All she does is WIN, why would we want that? JCMach1 Nov 2018 #27

This was discussed on NPR today. Seth Moulton & Tim Ryan are up to their old tricks. Won't work. Tarheel_Dem Nov 2018 #30

Yes, do not like Seth Moulton at all. My understanding is not many in Congress like him either. seaglass Nov 2018 #44

There's not enough of them to prevent Pelosi's speakership. I expect most, if not all of them, to... Tarheel_Dem Nov 2018 #64

Dems will Whip their votes accordingly aeromanKC Nov 2018 #32

That's what I hope LeftInTX Nov 2018 #55

+1 Power 2 the People Nov 2018 #67

I heard on NPR these candidates ran on not supporting Nancy LeftInTX Nov 2018 #33

Yes, I'm surprised that wasn't taken on board by people here. I heard many Dem challengers say it. OnDoutside Nov 2018 #51

Why is this very obvious fact lost on people? It's like everybody is new to politics or something.. UniteFightBack Nov 2018 #68

They've bought into the "far left" San Francisco values narrative. Garrett78 Nov 2018 #35

Yes, it's brainwashing 101. I'm sure Cha Nov 2018 #74

Yeah, this probably has a lot to do with Seth Moulton. n/t seaglass Nov 2018 #38

Really, this shit again. kacekwl Nov 2018 #39

Young Kennedy should run Thrill Nov 2018 #41

She ran on that...she had to...Anyone in a red or swing district probably ran on not voting UniteFightBack Nov 2018 #43

Hopefully this is all symbolic. Bleacher Creature Nov 2018 #45

I'm sorry, but we need someone with experience who knows how to fight the raging madinmaryland Nov 2018 #49

I do not understand Evergreen Emerald Nov 2018 #54

Meh. Primal behavior. Strutting. Trying to establish dominance... NurseJackie Nov 2018 #57

Yes, well wait until they get there. JNelson6563 Nov 2018 #58

Honestly, I don't mind it. Nancy Pelosi isn't guaranteed anyone's vote for speaker. SaschaHM Nov 2018 #66

So what? Liberal In Texas Nov 2018 #76

Nancy is more qualified and able than all the haters put together. That alone makes her a target. FreepFryer Nov 2018 #77

Is someone opposed to having her as Speaker automatically a "hater"? brooklynite Nov 2018 #82

I'm skeptical of people who unjustifiably attack our own - as Nancy has been. n/t FreepFryer Nov 2018 #85

I predict that Nancy Pelosi will get her vote. dchill Nov 2018 #78

Repost: 'Spanberger said her top three priorities are: elleng Nov 2018 #79

sorry but my opinion of both of them chillfactor Nov 2018 #80

She's been giving master classes in leadership Lars39 Nov 2018 #87

Nancy knew this ahead of time. RandySF Nov 2018 #83

this is totally normal. Kurt V. Nov 2018 #88

She can support whoever she wants before the vote is held DFW Nov 2018 #89

I heard Rose say that too Trumpocalypse Nov 2018 #93

I believe Mark Pocan and Pramila Jayapal of Prog Caucusare not committed to supporting Pelosi as yet Nanjeanne Nov 2018 #99