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15. Yep, the Progressive Caucus backed Pelosi & got plum assignments

Mon Nov 19, 2018, 03:51 PM

Nov 2018

Don't ever say progressives don't know how to play politics for the win.

From Politico:

It wasn’t a coincidence that moments after Nancy Pelosi promised progressive House leaders more power in the next Congress, a host of liberal groups announced they were supporting her for speaker.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who is expected to co-chair the House Progressive Caucus next year, left a Thursday night meeting with Pelosi in the Capitol and proclaimed that her members would have more seats on powerful committees and more influence over legislation.

The Washington state Democrat then phoned MoveOn and Indivisible with the news, and they promptly tweeted out support for Pelosi. Then, on Friday morning, Jayapal, previously uncommitted on whom she would back for speaker, gave Pelosi a full-throated endorsement.

“No one can really doubt Pelosi’s progressive chops,” Jayapal told POLITICO in an interview. “And I do think, for the next two years, as we lead into 2020, and are coming off this big wave, we need someone who is smart and strategic and has done this.”

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Today 16 House Dems sign letter vowing to oppose Pelosi [View all] JaneQPublic Nov 2018 OP

I believe GOPers are behind this. Iliyah Nov 2018 #1

It's "LET'S MAKE A DEAL TIME!" The only time they're relevant is shaking down the Democratic Party! TheBlackAdder Nov 2018 #23

Yes they are indeed... FarPoint Nov 2018 #29

Of course they are and if we think we really have the Majority in the House INdemo Nov 2018 #32

14 Men 2 Women Bfd Nov 2018 #2

Quite a lopsided group, isn't it? JaneQPublic Nov 2018 #6

Chest puffing & imagine how much grander they appear in the anti-Dem clubhouse Bfd Nov 2018 #9

They want the job to go to any one of the repuglicon moles masquerading as a (D) erronis Nov 2018 #79

Emailed my rep Bill Foster to express disappointment bdjhawk Nov 2018 #3

Sell-outs CountAllVotes Nov 2018 #4

That's exactly how you handle it. They are a disappointment & an embarassment to the Democratic Name Bfd Nov 2018 #7

you mean in the primary of course. nt JCanete Nov 2018 #52

12 incumbents, three freshman and one candidate whose race hasn't been called yet. Kaleva Nov 2018 #5

3 is still part of the sum of 16. Bfd Nov 2018 #8

The Gang of White Men workinclasszero Nov 2018 #10

Yes. Republican election ads ran anti-Pelosi messaging. Tying her name to the Dem. Bfd Nov 2018 #11

I would never second guess Nancy, Shes got quite a few been-there done that in congress Old Vet Nov 2018 #65

And there is the self-announced line up of House back benchers for the 116th Congress. stopbush Nov 2018 #12

Yep, the Progressive Caucus backed Pelosi & got plum assignments JaneQPublic Nov 2018 #15

Very glad to see this. Pramila continues to shine! Such a strong contrast, showing Progressives suffragette Nov 2018 #35

Attention-seeking behavior that serves no good purpose. NurseJackie Nov 2018 #13

WE DO NOT need this shit bluestarone Nov 2018 #14

Exactly. lilactime Nov 2018 #48

She still has the votes, with plenty to spare, to be elected Speaker. Why are Squinch Nov 2018 #16

Actually... JaneQPublic Nov 2018 #17

what happens if she loses those votes though? doesn't somebody still need to do better? nt JCanete Nov 2018 #53

After the Democratic House Caucus decides who to name as their nominee. LiberalFighter Nov 2018 #57

But that's only if those 15 representatives vote for the republican. I don't think any Squinch Nov 2018 #67

Numbers Please Me. Nov 2018 #18

Here JaneQPublic Nov 2018 #21

By My Reckoning At This Moment She Has Just Enough Me. Nov 2018 #24

Sure hope you're right. JaneQPublic Nov 2018 #28

No Room For Mistakes Or Last Minute Changes Me. Nov 2018 #34

update on McAdams / Love Celerity Nov 2018 #37

Hmmmm Me. Nov 2018 #40

That's not entirely correct. They're saying she can only afford to lose 15 votes. Squinch Nov 2018 #69

Except... JaneQPublic Nov 2018 #73

And that all works in our favor. The only thing that doesn't, math-wise, is if a Democrat votes Squinch Nov 2018 #75

At this moment we have 232 House seats. republicans have 199. Squinch Nov 2018 #68

It's almost unfair how EASY these 16 members are making things for Pelosi. stopbush Nov 2018 #19

My understanding that two have not won yet . . . Iliyah Nov 2018 #25

Is it stupid, or are their constituents buying the Fox "we hate Pelosi" line, Squinch Nov 2018 #70

Now we have a list of House Members who want to Railroad Nancy LakeArenal Nov 2018 #20

i want to puke samnsara Nov 2018 #22

snicker snicker JustAnotherGen Nov 2018 #26

Yawn..... Pachamama Nov 2018 #27

I had that same response... JaneQPublic Nov 2018 #33

Bad example- very different things Pachamama Nov 2018 #61

How do few uncalled races fit in this unc70 Nov 2018 #30

Russian Kompromat? OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2018 #31

YAWN themaguffin Nov 2018 #36

Im of two minds about this. Only 16 out of a couple hundred - whats the big deal if a few have a Kashkakat v.2.0 Nov 2018 #38

Linda Sanchez has the NERVE ... LenaBaby61 Nov 2018 #39

she use to be a republican JI7 Nov 2018 #43

'She used to be a Republican." LenaBaby61 Nov 2018 #46

16 out of 232....pfffft spanone Nov 2018 #41

Nancy can only afford to lose 15. Kaleva Nov 2018 #44

Isn't McAdams expected to lose NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #56

I think he is but we won't know for sure until it's called. Kaleva Nov 2018 #60

She can only afford to lose 15 to the other side. Squinch Nov 2018 #71

To be Speaker , one must get a certain number of votes. Kaleva Nov 2018 #80

I thought so too, but when I looked it up I'm not seeing any references to that. Squinch Nov 2018 #82

Well, here's a headfake Pelosi could try. Denzil_DC Nov 2018 #81

Linda Sanchez, you don't have to hold water for the conservatives in Orange County anymore... haele Nov 2018 #42

She Has A Husband Problem...Indictment Me. Nov 2018 #45

cant wait till they see their committee assignments beachbum bob Nov 2018 #47

Contacted Lamb's office DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #49

Thank You! (nt) JaneQPublic Nov 2018 #50

I notice Marcia Fudge isn't on there. Cha Nov 2018 #51

Interesting. She was on the original list, right? DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #55

The 4 problems with the 5whiteguys strategy DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #54

Isn't it ironic... JaneQPublic Nov 2018 #62

That number one is huge for me. Pope George Ringo II Nov 2018 #76

Tim Ryan wants the job DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #84

Nancy Pelosi pamdb Nov 2018 #58

What the hell do they think they are doing? LiberalFighter Nov 2018 #59

They can actually vote for anyone, not just the party nominees DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #85

Which will likely piss off more Democrats and those involved will find life worse. LiberalFighter Nov 2018 #86

Whatever, Pelosi will win in a landslide apnu Nov 2018 #63

Seth Ryan and Tim Moulton can kiss . . . . . Stinky The Clown Nov 2018 #64

Contests for the position happen every time there's a new majority. backscatter712 Nov 2018 #66

Are they conservative Dems who need to do this to pacify their base a la Manchin? jalan48 Nov 2018 #72

Did McAdams win in Utah? nt Blue_true Nov 2018 #74

Terrific pulling together MFM008 Nov 2018 #77

Seems a tad late zipplewrath Nov 2018 #78

For a start Birindi's seat has not yet been won, bit premature of him. sunonmars Nov 2018 #83