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metroins

(2,550 posts)
23. I don't
Wed Nov 14, 2018, 03:55 PM
Nov 2018

She is so easily vilified by the right.

Why can't we learn some optics?

Plus we could use some freshness in our party.

Do Democrats want Nancy Pelosi as speaker again? YES ! stonecutter357 Nov 2018 #1
I don't metroins Nov 2018 #23
Can you name a single Democratic leader thucythucy Nov 2018 #24
+1 Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #56
I agree that whoever the speaker was he/she would be vilified by the right awesomerwb1 Nov 2018 #62
Republicans all across the country ran against Pelosi this past midterm thucythucy Nov 2018 #95
We can agree to disagree awesomerwb1 Nov 2018 #115
I think Pelosi has more "baggage" metroins Nov 2018 #66
Until Pelosi became Speaker, I doubt she was widely known outside her district. We don't let...... Tarheel_Dem Nov 2018 #89
That didn't seem to do them any good thucythucy Nov 2018 #96
So what. Pelosi's not running for national office. Stop with arguments repugs have made. brush Nov 2018 #106
Who do you name as someone who would do a better job? Squinch Nov 2018 #53
Whoever steps up against her.... metroins Nov 2018 #63
So anyone is better in your mind than Pelosi? Anyone who might "step up against her"? Squinch Nov 2018 #73
Well, yeah. namahage Nov 2018 #80
Your criteria is our Speaker needs to be liked by the right? Squinch Nov 2018 #81
Not MY criteria. Maybe I should have used one of those "smilies"... namahage Nov 2018 #82
And I had concentrated on your "doesn't rile the right" and kind of slid past Squinch Nov 2018 #84
We will have to see who steps. metroins Nov 2018 #88
Why not? And it would be nice if someone who opposes Pelosi could give a Squinch Nov 2018 #91
I'm sure the Dems in the House are taking note that you're not in favor. brush Nov 2018 #107
you must be very young chillfactor Nov 2018 #55
Oh jesus... metroins Nov 2018 #64
I agree with you. susanna Nov 2018 #99
I agree... BlueJac Nov 2018 #58
Because they know she can kick their asses when she holds the gavel. 2naSalit Nov 2018 #69
How did the political strategies and personnel of the 90s... Baconator Nov 2018 #75
And how did running against Pelosi thucythucy Nov 2018 #97
You would rather a speaker that was not on republican commercials? You would prefer Squinch Nov 2018 #77
Get a clue. You saw her on many repug commercials but who won the election. brush Nov 2018 #108
They'll vilify ANYONE on our side, BUT I just simply think it is time for a CHANGE. Time for new LBM20 Nov 2018 #71
She's an older woman and the left eat their own. Charlotte Little Nov 2018 #100
Well said. nt DURHAM D Nov 2018 #110
Can't believe someone on DU fell for repug talking points. brush Nov 2018 #105
Yes Please! Go Nancy Go! WA-03 Democrat Nov 2018 #101
Anyone but a strong, qualified, experienced woman. Hmmm...where have I heard that before. n/t CincyDem Nov 2018 #2
It seems like decades-long Anti-Pelosi campaign of FOX News & GOP is as successful as Anti-Clinton. TheBlackAdder Nov 2018 #87
Meh... Baconator Nov 2018 #92
Wake up. The discussion is over. Repugs ran against her in the election... brush Nov 2018 #109
This Democrat Does. An Emphatic: YES!!! Small-Axe Nov 2018 #3
Oh EMM Effing Gee! UncleTomsEvilBrother Nov 2018 #4
Hey... Baconator Nov 2018 #14
+1 2naSalit Nov 2018 #70
That pot's not going to stir itself gratuitous Nov 2018 #5
Of course the post is also breathlessly reporting on the challenge between McCarthy and Jordan... brooklynite Nov 2018 #49
Since that vote has already happened, and Jordan lost by a large margin gratuitous Nov 2018 #57
They were reporting up to the vote. Is there a fixed number of stories that are acceptable? brooklynite Nov 2018 #67
Baloney. We want Pelosi. apcalc Nov 2018 #6
So tired of these anti-Nancy posts. What polls? Who cares whether repukes approve or not? n/t monmouth4 Nov 2018 #7
I would suggest that the Republican thoughts on the matter ... Baconator Nov 2018 #10
Who polls??? Skidmore Nov 2018 #8
Monmouth Baconator Nov 2018 #11
I didn't know her fellow Reps voted via Monmouth for Speaker obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #26
Literally no one is suggesting that.. Baconator Nov 2018 #39
Is that the same rabbit hole that contains the subjective and meaningless phrases LanternWaste Nov 2018 #45
I want and we need FarPoint Nov 2018 #9
Pelosi can't be a big enough pain in the ass for Trump! dubyadiprecession Nov 2018 #12
He's salivating at the thought I'm sure... Baconator Nov 2018 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author Iggo Nov 2018 #15
Ahh....the mythical "Someone Else" genxlib Nov 2018 #16
On my fantasy team, that'd be Dak Prescott. Iggo Nov 2018 #17
oh crap, your someone else is a he? And I thought 36 percent of us were on the same page. nt JCanete Nov 2018 #30
Also, popular prom date jberryhill Nov 2018 #44
On the proverbial "Generic Ballot" I'll bet. NurseJackie Nov 2018 #47
Who cares? They've swallowed the hater Kool-aid. They have no idea how she functions pnwmom Nov 2018 #18
Pelosi against Nobody? Pelosi wins haha at140 Nov 2018 #19
and right on time, here you are. JHan Nov 2018 #20
Hello... Baconator Nov 2018 #38
hi. JHan Nov 2018 #40
LOL! sheshe2 Nov 2018 #102
I'd prefer FDR as speaker (he qualifies as 'someone else'), but as he's not available... LanternWaste Nov 2018 #21
23% yes, 36% no, and 41% don't care. Iggo Nov 2018 #22
As far as who gets a vote, the repugs submit their choice also to be voted on.,, brush Nov 2018 #111
Who do Democrats want? The reincarnation of Sam Rayburn? NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #25
Yes we need fresh face and ideas Chickensoup Nov 2018 #27
I think we need effectiveness, smart and experience. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #29
Elijah Cummings: Nancy has been battled tested.. Cha Nov 2018 #104
Name me one fresh idea and which stale idea it would replace. Iggo Nov 2018 #34
Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #43
LOL...that didn't take long. Iggo Nov 2018 #46
So other than your post hoc ergo prompter hoc fallacy LanternWaste Nov 2018 #48
Also, now that I've thought for a minute about all the things you listed... Iggo Nov 2018 #52
Stop Worrying about the Damn gop. We Cha Nov 2018 #103
Same with HRC. Incredibly high polls in performance of SOS. Pelosi is off the charts in performance Wintryjade Nov 2018 #28
I go with the "no opinion" plurality, given those choices. David__77 Nov 2018 #31
what are the alternatives? AlexSFCA Nov 2018 #32
So far, "someone else" seems to be almost as popular as "don't care." Iggo Nov 2018 #37
That's part of my point... Baconator Nov 2018 #93
Guess you never heard of Schiff, Cummings, Sanchez, Swalwell, Waters? brush Nov 2018 #113
Maybe... but then why the clamoring that Pelosi is the ONLY person... Baconator Nov 2018 #116
I'm with Pelosi. Just pushing back on the argument that no one else has been groomed... brush Nov 2018 #117
Can you point us towards anyone at all alleging she's the only person who can do the job? LanternWaste Nov 2018 #118
I'd be willing to bet over half the participants in that poll don't know who Nancy Pelosi is and,.. DonViejo Nov 2018 #33
And they don't have a clue what she does. LiberalFighter Nov 2018 #60
Yep. Right you are! And ultimately, those clueless ones could care less about what she does. eom DonViejo Nov 2018 #68
Man oh man! This is a full court press! n/t Greybnk48 Nov 2018 #35
I think some Democrats have fallen for GOP messaging. octoberlib Nov 2018 #36
I think some GOP are pretending to be Democrats, and some really dumb Democrats are Squinch Nov 2018 #79
"We can't have one smart tough cookie as Speaker! It would make us look out-of-touch struggle4progress Nov 2018 #41
Just stop. we can do it Nov 2018 #42
I think you're right. This may simply be another exercise in long division. LanternWaste Nov 2018 #50
It absolutely is. Iggo Nov 2018 #54
Pelosi should be Speaker. She's earned it, she's worked for it and she's good at it. Moulton Raven Nov 2018 #51
We don't get to decide. And rightly so. LiberalFighter Nov 2018 #59
I am for Pelosi MacKasey Nov 2018 #61
Maybe..... Turbineguy Nov 2018 #65
Cheri Bustros would be a good choice. We should have someone new. Time for a change. LBM20 Nov 2018 #72
They polled 800 people. lpbk2713 Nov 2018 #74
It is not decided by a poll. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #76
I guess I'd be in the 41% Yonnie3 Nov 2018 #78
I'm not worried. Kurt V. Nov 2018 #83
More Republican talking points... pecosbob Nov 2018 #85
And I have to ask "why?" GWC58 Nov 2018 #86
IOW, 64 percent of "Democrats" either want Pelosi or don't much care. Meanwhile, 36 percent want... Tarheel_Dem Nov 2018 #90
72% R disapproval is good enough for me Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #94
+1000 Greywing Nov 2018 #98
She definitely won't be cowed by Trump Historic NY Nov 2018 #112
What's important is what her constituents think of her, and her peers in the House. ehrnst Nov 2018 #114
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