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karynnj

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23. It won't happen because there would be NO Senate votes if the outcome is a Dem President

Mon Nov 12, 2018, 12:18 PM

Nov 2018

If Pence has problems, he will likely be replaced first as Agnew was. It would be interesting who would replace him, because as with Ford, the Senate knows it may well be giving consent to the next President by confirming him/her.

That said, if it could happen I think Nancy Pelosi, a brilliant politician who was able to break the glass ceiling as Speaker of a mostly male house would be an excellent First President. I also have a feeling that with the magnifying glass that comes with the Presidency, many might be surprised by what they actually see -- as opposed to the completely ridiculous stereotype. That the stereotype hasn't actually worked all that well, look at the fact that she has a good favorability rating compared to her Republican peers.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Le Gaucher Nov 2018 OP

He's not in congress anymore blogslut Nov 2018 #1

He doesnt have to be in the congress to be a speaker Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #3

fine blogslut Nov 2018 #9

Through impeachment, does anyone want Pelosi to be made president? Jeffersons Ghost Nov 2018 #12

Compared to Trump, I'd take a yellow dog. nt Baltimike Nov 2018 #18

Actually, I wouldn't mind that at all True_Blue Nov 2018 #19

It won't happen because there would be NO Senate votes if the outcome is a Dem President karynnj Nov 2018 #23

Actually Fatemah2774 Nov 2018 #78

even if we got republican cooperation to remove both donnie and pence, they wouldn't go together unblock Nov 2018 #39

When Agnew left... Fatemah2774 Nov 2018 #74

I do! mcar Nov 2018 #72

So, when was the last time a Speaker of the House MineralMan Nov 2018 #14

Never.. But being a member of the house is not a requirement Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #16

Not in terms of the rules, but in practice the House is never going to pick a non-member Takket Nov 2018 #22

Perhaps you should nominate yourself then, Le Gaucher. Hortensis Nov 2018 #58

Around the time a Supreme Court justice was not a lawyer. TreasonousBastard Nov 2018 #66

That's what I thought. MineralMan Nov 2018 #76

that is a technicality that has never successfuly been done and is sorely impractical. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #21

All custom has been treestar Nov 2018 #31

I stated it is legal, but impractical. How much support do you think a speaker that is not a House hlthe2b Nov 2018 #34

Support from members?!! You mean WE don't choose Hortensis Nov 2018 #69

they would have to get together on it and think it best for treestar Nov 2018 #89

He is not in Congress anymore dalton99a Nov 2018 #2

See #3 Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #4

See #14 MineralMan Nov 2018 #15

Yes Go Ahead...In What Is Turning Out To Be Another Year Of The Woman Me. Nov 2018 #5

Yes, there would be a massive irony in that. I'm comforted that the Republicans want her gone, which OnDoutside Nov 2018 #44

Say it again for the people in the back. SaschaHM Nov 2018 #59

I have Nothing Against Beto...Was/Is A Fan Me. Nov 2018 #65

Nancy will be the speaker for as long as she wants it. NurseJackie Nov 2018 #6

WTF is it with this replace Pelosi stuff? Take a Proven Speaker and replace her with an Unknown-WHY? TheBlackAdder Nov 2018 #54

Strange that people on DU don't get that mcar Nov 2018 #73

To what precise and relevant end? LanternWaste Nov 2018 #7

Items Loki Liesmith Nov 2018 #57

I don't think he's the best person for the job, nor do I think it the best use of his talents fishwax Nov 2018 #8

I have nothing against Beto, but I think Nancy Pelosi is still our best bet. Arkansas Granny Nov 2018 #10

That is job for the whip. Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #13

Though the whip counts the votes and pulls people to our side, the leader has a major role karynnj Nov 2018 #25

Arbitrary Decisions Me. Nov 2018 #37

The Whip reports to the Leader EffieBlack Nov 2018 #48

You forgot the sarcasm thingy EffieBlack Nov 2018 #11

LOL! MineralMan Nov 2018 #17

why would so many people comment on this OP? MAKE PELOSI PRESIDENT: Jeffersons Ghost Nov 2018 #33

For right now, we need experience. Pelosi has it. mwooldri Nov 2018 #20

Maybe Beto would be a really good fit solara Nov 2018 #24

Excellent idea karynnj Nov 2018 #30

In Solara's scenario, Beto would replace Keith Ellison. emulatorloo Nov 2018 #36

The Dems Are Not Looking To Replace Her Me. Nov 2018 #40

Perhaps I wasn't clear... solara Nov 2018 #50

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2018 #26

Well, he DOES have a penis and no lady parts EffieBlack Nov 2018 #41

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2018 #56

As someone from Texas +1 tammywammy Nov 2018 #68

I think we need a moment of status-quo. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #27

Now that is thinking treestar Nov 2018 #28

NO we can do it Nov 2018 #29

It started out so nice. ornotna Nov 2018 #32

Nancy Pelosi will be (and should be) Speaker. Small-Axe Nov 2018 #35

yup obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #82

... LexVegas Nov 2018 #38

Two steps back romana Nov 2018 #42

Basta! Codeine Nov 2018 #43

Nope LuvLoogie Nov 2018 #45

Beto needs to obnoxiousdrunk Nov 2018 #46

No. I'd rather Pelosi be speaker for the next 2 years. aikoaiko Nov 2018 #47

Agreed. Like it or not, please consider this . . . DinahMoeHum Nov 2018 #62

+1 CountAllVotes Nov 2018 #63

Pelosi has the experience awesomerwb1 Nov 2018 #49

Cool Story, Bro , Nancy will be the speaker ! stonecutter357 Nov 2018 #51

No. Just, no. stopbush Nov 2018 #52

now is not the time to go for younger person in the speaker role onetexan Nov 2018 #53

'WE' don't do that, House Caucus members do. elleng Nov 2018 #55

What nonsense. Tipperary Nov 2018 #60

We should make PBO the Speaker! Freddie Nov 2018 #61

I'd honestly rather a new leader in the Senate... vi5 Nov 2018 #64

Schumer is very deferential to Wall Street. We need someone more to the left Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #71

I agree, but... Fatemah2774 Nov 2018 #75

And that's fine as far as a Senator from New York goes..... vi5 Nov 2018 #77

Sounds like an excellent idea bluecollar2 Nov 2018 #67

Yes, at a time when a record # of women and POC are entering Congress mcar Nov 2018 #70

Isn't It The Truth Me. Nov 2018 #88

Experienced older woman who does her job well, replaced obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #79

Fuck this garbage post. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2018 #80

I have nothing against Beto empedocles Nov 2018 #81

Why can't she be Speaker, but HAVE A SPOKESPERSON FOR TV etc? Beto would be fantastic and BamaRefugee Nov 2018 #83

A waste of Beto's talent LeftInTX Nov 2018 #84

I don't mean any "snark" when I ask: what is wrong with a Pelosi? Victor_c3 Nov 2018 #85

Popularity among low info voters.. Le Gaucher Nov 2018 #87

No. book_worm Nov 2018 #86

This is why we have a Thread trashed button TeamPooka Nov 2018 #90