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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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