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88. Isn't It The Truth

Reply to mcar (Reply #70)

Mon Nov 12, 2018, 02:26 PM

Nov 2018

plus the falling in line with GOPers dream wish

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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