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In reply to the discussion: How the Pelosi "issue" will end [View all]True Blue American
(18,579 posts)46. There are always
Those who are full of themselves who won an election, can not even find the water cooler yet think they should run things. It does not work that way.
Right now we need a strong,capable Leader who knows what she is doing to set the agenda.
But keep in mind all this, Democrats fight among themseleves, the Republicans are not doing so hot right now. Keep your eye on that. They have the same leaders. Ryan quit because he saw the writing on the wall,even in his home state.
Nancy will win,she will train the best to take over. A closed door vote is to be November 28th.
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I like to look at candidates' RECORDS to see if they are the best. Words and promises
Doitnow
Nov 2018
#67
Are you suggesting that someone who was just elected - or hasn't even been elected yet
EffieBlack
Nov 2018
#30
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
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
We always had a few Republican lites as Democrats. Because those are their constituants.
haele
Nov 2018
#15
So you think everyone who voted for her was a vote against Nancy Pelosi? Come on....
pwb
Nov 2018
#54
It's just too early. Republicans hate her and I believe are likely behind this.
libdem4life
Nov 2018
#26
How many "present" votes or "no" voters will get placed on substantive committees?
allgood33
Nov 2018
#36
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