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Susan Calvin

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21. Yep.

Thu Nov 15, 2018, 11:31 PM

Nov 2018

As pushed by Bernie.

I may leave here rather than deal with the stress for saying that, but it is the truth and I am currently unable to resist putting it out there.

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Big! Pelosi committed to putting Progressive Caucus Members on most powerful committees: MOVEON.com [View all] hlthe2b Nov 2018 OP

Moving things leftward! manor321 Nov 2018 #1

Yep. Susan Calvin Nov 2018 #21

Nope. stopbush Nov 2018 #26

That's chock-a-block thinking. Bernie influenced the discourse DemocracyMouse Nov 2018 #27

Also, Bernie was simply repeating traditional Democratic themes going back to the New Deal era DemocracyMouse Nov 2018 #29

Funny you mention the "make" (sic) hegemony namahage Nov 2018 #35

+1. Straight white male patriarchy strikes again. Tarheel_Dem Nov 2018 #48

BS has zero influence over Speaker Pelosi. She has always had this task as each new Congress arrives Bfd Nov 2018 #30

Like I said, Bernie pushed the discourse. Not Pelosi. DemocracyMouse Nov 2018 #31

HaHa. Ffs. He isn't god. Bfd Nov 2018 #34

Yep. nt Susan Calvin Nov 2018 #41

Why is it so hard to understand the concept of "discourse" here? DemocracyMouse Nov 2018 #44

Exactly. Susan Calvin Nov 2018 #49

That's naive thinking. stopbush Nov 2018 #33

What? Sanders isn't a Democrat? why hasn't anyone pointed that out before? ProfessorPlum Nov 2018 #42

That should be moveon.org. saidsimplesimon Nov 2018 #51

This is why we all support Pelosi. She knows what she is doing. After two years of a mess, Wintryjade Nov 2018 #2

For sure! K&R Jeffersons Ghost Nov 2018 #4

YES! elleng Nov 2018 #8

Exactly thinkingagain Nov 2018 #15

Yes, x1000! peggysue2 Nov 2018 #20

Wonderful news. Experience and excitement and passion Nanjeanne Nov 2018 #3

Yep. All facets need a seat at the table. It helps remove groupthink and enlightens all to realities TheBlackAdder Nov 2018 #45

Good. Progress. The house has 21 committees and Hortensis Nov 2018 #5

Yes. Pelosi doing what she has always done as our Dem Speaker . Bfd Nov 2018 #10

Yes. I'd love to understand all the tools at her disposal Hortensis Nov 2018 #12

She is really sharp PatSeg Nov 2018 #6

Nancy's the Best.. We tried to tell Cha Nov 2018 #7

For sure. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #9

And we're STILL trying to tell some of 'em! calimary Nov 2018 #16

That Make My Day! colsohlibgal Nov 2018 #11

KR Me. Nov 2018 #13

I had a feeling she would do this. marylandblue Nov 2018 #14

Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #17

Sure...... Susan Calvin Nov 2018 #19

Right. Exactly. And it sure gets old, too. But yet again, the arms wrap around. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #32

Wahoo! nt Susan Calvin Nov 2018 #18

AOC's presence is already having an impact on the party leadership Tarc Nov 2018 #22

Haaha. AOC brought a group with protest signs to Pelosi's office Bfd Nov 2018 #36

Your subject header is woefully inaccurate. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2018 #39

Just a coinkydink they all showed up at the same time at Pelosi's office Bfd Nov 2018 #40

Yes there were cameras. And the protesters were already in Nancy's office before AOC arrived. Autumn Nov 2018 #53

She sure did arrive in time. Will be watching as to who she gives her vote to. Bfd Nov 2018 #54

the point you seem to be missing ProfessorPlum Nov 2018 #43

"for a committee that Pelosi had already put together" Tarc Nov 2018 #50

They're seeking the reinstatement of a select committee created by Nancy Pelosi in 2007. lapucelle Nov 2018 #52

I'm glad they spoke out. It's time Dems figured out that #5whiteguys pnwmom Nov 2018 #23

Yes, the Lieberman right. See ya Seth. Bfd Nov 2018 #37

Wonder what committe assignments he'll be getting? DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #47

Twas only way to move forward benld74 Nov 2018 #24

they'e still going to be playing catch up if they continue to ignore talk radio certainot Nov 2018 #25

She's not promising chairs here... Wounded Bear Nov 2018 #28

Wonder how many new Congress members Pelosi has had to deal with since Bfd Nov 2018 #38

So proud to have her as our Speaker Tom Rinaldo Nov 2018 #46