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

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Fri Nov 9, 2018, 07:22 PM

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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