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JaneQPublic

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28. Sure hope you're right.

Mon Nov 19, 2018, 04:16 PM

Nov 2018

Still, it's much too close for comfort.

We need to hammer these clowns. Shout them down at their Town Halls and assure them we can start a GoFundMe page for a primary opponent the second they cast a vote against Pelosi.

Dems by nature are a raucous bunch, but Gawd it gets old the way we're always determined to grab defeat from the jaws of victory.

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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