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LiberalFighter

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45. We don't get a say in the matter. We are not members of Congress.

Fri Nov 16, 2018, 07:15 PM

Nov 2018

Whether they make their case will be mostly be behind closed doors or one on one. With those that will be doing the voting.

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How the Pelosi "issue" will end [View all] Jersey Devil Nov 2018 OP

Speaker Pelosi. That's how it will end. But that's just the beginning! PubliusEnigma Nov 2018 #1

well i hope it ends as Madam President Pelosi...after samnsara Nov 2018 #56

I'm not sure of this Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #2

If there were other options, I think we would have heard by now MaryMagdaline Nov 2018 #3

I want it to be discussed or debated Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #4

My point is, I don't know MaryMagdaline Nov 2018 #7

We don't even know who will be ion Congress yet Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #8

With all that is at stake and that must be done on day one 2naSalit Nov 2018 #29

Day 1 is 7 weeks away! Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #31

I beg your pardon! 2naSalit Nov 2018 #33

There are always True Blue American Nov 2018 #46

and to your concern with the time frame... 2naSalit Nov 2018 #34

Right! True Blue American Nov 2018 #47

Day 1 may be 7 weeks away LiberalFighter Nov 2018 #44

I like to look at candidates' RECORDS to see if they are the best. Words and promises Doitnow Nov 2018 #67

Fudge more or less has her hat in the ring. haele Nov 2018 #13

Wow. Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author haele Nov 2018 #41

We don't get a say in the matter. We are not members of Congress. LiberalFighter Nov 2018 #45

You folks are discussing and debating it right now.. LakeArenal Nov 2018 #68

Sure, certainly it should be debated Jersey Devil Nov 2018 #5

Well yes Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #6

Are you suggesting that someone who was just elected - or hasn't even been elected yet EffieBlack Nov 2018 #30

Now is the time for unity. Pelosi as speaker and be done with it and get on... brush Nov 2018 #9

We are democrats! Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #11

Pls stop kidding yourself. Pelosi has the votes. All this is a waste of time. brush Nov 2018 #12

Nonsense Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #17

Don't try re-writing history. Disunity helped defeat us in 2016. brush Nov 2018 #20

Disunity created by shutting down other opinions Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #21

They'll have their say (repeating anti-Pelosi, repug influenced talking points), brush Nov 2018 #22

That's exactly what I am talking about Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #25

In politics no one ever agrees with anyone 100% of the time. brush Nov 2018 #27

That's right. A discussion of some change and new ideas is also NOT sexist or ageist!! LBM20 Nov 2018 #59

It is not "Anti Pelosi." It is Pro-Change. There need to be occasional leadership changes or LBM20 Nov 2018 #58

Who? Some are hollaring for change (#FiveWhiteGuys and some newbies)...) brush Nov 2018 #66

So then why the hand wringing? Gore1FL Nov 2018 #39

It'll happen in the Dem caucus and all the ones afraid that the repugs don't like... brush Nov 2018 #40

Pelosi told anyone interested in running for the position to "come on in, the water is warm". MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #16

That's right. Parties need periodic changes in leadership. I am all good with Pelosi for another LBM20 Nov 2018 #57

Agreed. Personally, I think we should have an entirely new House leadership by 2022 at the latest. Midwestern Democrat Nov 2018 #63

There are/were a few incoming Democratic Freshman Congressmen INdemo Nov 2018 #10

We always had a few Republican lites as Democrats. Because those are their constituants. haele Nov 2018 #15

Ok ..well at least they count toward the Majority!! right? INdemo Nov 2018 #23

We used to call True Blue American Nov 2018 #48

They made campaign promises Johnny2X2X Nov 2018 #19

So you think everyone who voted for her was a vote against Nancy Pelosi? Come on.... pwb Nov 2018 #54

I've been an advocate of new leadership.... Adrahil Nov 2018 #14

+1 MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #18

I see +1 True Blue American Nov 2018 #49

I think media wants to create a conflict where none exists. Remember, Nancy Doitnow Nov 2018 #24

The media has been ginning this up for months EffieBlack Nov 2018 #32

This times 1000 JustAnotherGen Nov 2018 #38

It's just too early. Republicans hate her and I believe are likely behind this. libdem4life Nov 2018 #26

Of course they hate her! True Blue American Nov 2018 #50

Pelosi wins! BlueJac Nov 2018 #28

How many "present" votes or "no" voters will get placed on substantive committees? allgood33 Nov 2018 #36

Speaker Pelosi is how it will end DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #37

All that's left is to learn which Ds got the shittiest committee assignments stopbush Nov 2018 #42

My problem is saljr1 Nov 2018 #43

I hope Moulton comes out with egg on his face. RelativelyJones Nov 2018 #51

It will end when she commits to leaving after this term BeyondGeography Nov 2018 #52

Perhaps, but that chip is not played up front Jersey Devil Nov 2018 #60

What's strange is no change at the top BeyondGeography Nov 2018 #62

I look at the next 2 years as a setup period Jersey Devil Nov 2018 #64

Honestly, Clyburn should have been bumped from leadership back in 2010. When we lost the House in Midwestern Democrat Nov 2018 #65

Congressman Joe Crowely (D-NY), Caucus Chair, is on his way out of Congress. Eric J in MN Nov 2018 #69

The skills that make her a great Speaker, are the same skills that she is using to win it. irresistable Nov 2018 #53

the new congress is like a new puppy being thrown into a household of older established dogs... samnsara Nov 2018 #55

Excellent description, and all perfectly normal Jersey Devil Nov 2018 #61

It will end in her election. joet67 Nov 2018 #70