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39. Exactly, DeminPennswoods..
Fri Nov 16, 2018, 04:36 PM
Nov 2018
The Only Credible Challenger to Nancy Pelosi's Speakership Just Endorsed Nancy Pelosi

The inclusion of Linda Sanchez on that list should have been the first clue that the people trying to rattle the most effective Speaker of the House in generations are pathetic power players. Linda Sanchez ended her pursuit of leadership in the Democratic caucus six days ago - after her husband was indicted on federal criminal charges in Connecticut. That Moulton was floating her name yesterday is indication that this group is not just behind the ballgame, they don’t even read the news.

Rep. Marcia Fudge has been out on the speaking circuits trying to accuse Pelosi of not paying attention to issues of race, but it will prove to be difficult as (a) Fudge has not yet declared her candidacy for speaker, and (b) black women in the House largely line up behind Pelosi, including the iconic Barbara Lee and Maxine Waters.

That leaves Karen Bass. In my judgment, Bass would have been the only credible challenger to Pelosi had she chosen to run. Not because of her gender or her race but because she was the only potential challenger who has had a job like this before. Karen Bass served as the 67th Speaker of the California State Assembly from 2008 to 2010, leading the legislature of the largest and most diverse state in the union.

More.. http://www.thepeoplesview.net/main/2018/11/15/the-only-credible-challenger-to-pelosis-speakership-endorses-nancy-pelosi

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Yep, I am a white privileged white guy who couldn't make anything happen in 30 years. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2018 #1
I'm a white woman mcar Nov 2018 #2
I am with you on where we have to go. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2018 #3
She knows the gig, in and out, and she's as tough as nails -- it should go to her. fierywoman Nov 2018 #4
She is the most experienced candidate mcar Nov 2018 #5
She knows how ALL of it works, but the best part is: she knows how to work it. fierywoman Nov 2018 #6
That's right mcar Nov 2018 #7
I am glad the Indivisible Team endorsed Pelosi! burrowowl Nov 2018 #8
Indivisible was a big part of flipping the House this year... Wounded Bear Nov 2018 #14
INDIVISIBLE AND MoveOn endorsed her. BigmanPigman Nov 2018 #16
"Someone tell me again who is against her?" Iggo Nov 2018 #9
And, of course not fooled Nov 2018 #11
And it doesn't matter who republicans want as Dem House Leader. Iggo Nov 2018 #12
The Russian bots want to weigh in on this discussion. hay rick Nov 2018 #13
My congressman elect who flipped an R district question everything Nov 2018 #18
and some "newbies" on DU. C Moon Nov 2018 #20
K & R SunSeeker Nov 2018 #10
More Stellar Endorsements for Nancy, SunSeeker! Cha Nov 2018 #22
I'm with Auntie Maxine! SunSeeker Nov 2018 #23
Music to our ears.. I stand with Nancy! Cha Nov 2018 #24
Love it! SunSeeker Nov 2018 #25
.. Cha Nov 2018 #27
i like that trump train blockade! Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #32
The Stellar Endorsements Cha Nov 2018 #33
stonekettle retort Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #34
Their voices matter. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #26
You're Welcome, she.. Cha Nov 2018 #29
shades of 2016 Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #35
Exactly, Hermit! What we've been saying.. Cha Nov 2018 #42
Wasn't Karen Bass supported by the "rebels"? DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #36
Exactly, DeminPennswoods.. Cha Nov 2018 #39
Interesting how some of the "females" mcar Nov 2018 #38
Oh Yeah, like Karen Bass! Cha Nov 2018 #40
KnR Hekate Nov 2018 #15
Excellent! iluvtennis Nov 2018 #17
Pelosi's got what it takes. oasis Nov 2018 #19
Yep. She got the ACA though! The Wielding Truth Nov 2018 #21
K n R & Thanks. Great Post Bfd Nov 2018 #28
Fantastic !!!!!😁 OnDoutside Nov 2018 #30
K&R stonecutter357 Nov 2018 #31
And don't forget: SOH is 3rd in line of presidential succession elias7 Nov 2018 #37
Damn Fucking Straight! TheBlackAdder Nov 2018 #41
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