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guillaumeb

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28. And you cannot replace a person with "someone better".

Reply to 33taw (Reply #27)

Tue Nov 20, 2018, 03:17 PM

Nov 2018

Like looking for the perfect candidate.

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Your feelings concerning Nancy Pelosi? [View all] busterbrown Nov 2018 OP

Agreed, we need experience in that position. redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #1

Proven brilliance and ferocious commitment are good also, Hortensis Nov 2018 #61

My feelings? Unrequited, unfortunately. Mr. Ected Nov 2018 #2

And when exactly will that day come? guillaumeb Nov 2018 #3

There a many leadership roles in congress. Including multiple committees and subcommittees. 33taw Nov 2018 #6

No one is born to leadership. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #11

So why the sudden frantic rush? Considering who's pushing this angry chant, I think we'll be Bfd Nov 2018 #16

I understand your view, guillaumeb Nov 2018 #18

2020. marylandblue Nov 2018 #59

But then the argument will be that we must not exhibit any sign of difference. eom guillaumeb Nov 2018 #60

No, by then she will step down marylandblue Nov 2018 #63

There is no sign that she would step down. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #65

She said she is "transitional," so that's a big hint marylandblue Nov 2018 #68

I thought you asked how leadership is learned? It is through progressive leadership roles. 33taw Nov 2018 #22

To your last, critical point: guillaumeb Nov 2018 #24

I don' want Steny Hoyer. I don't know Marcia Fudge. 33taw Nov 2018 #27

And you cannot replace a person with "someone better". guillaumeb Nov 2018 #28

Who other than Steny Hoyer has expressed an interest? 33taw Nov 2018 #30

Looking for someone who wants to be a candidate. Any ideas? 33taw Nov 2018 #33

I have preferences, guillaumeb Nov 2018 #49

THis May Be A Problem For Her Me. Nov 2018 #57

Personally, I believe all politicians have their own agendas. 33taw Nov 2018 #29

I prefer cinnamon rolls Blecht Nov 2018 #46

Hee Hee!! Whoops, fixed. 33taw Nov 2018 #48

Like all the younger professionals in an office, they all think they deserve to be boss on day one! TheBlackAdder Nov 2018 #17

And if the old guard does not retire? eom guillaumeb Nov 2018 #25

Pelosi does not need to be selected for the position. But someone else needs to step up. 33taw Nov 2018 #44

I agree. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #50

Marcia Fudge just pulled out. 33taw Nov 2018 #69

There are Representatives that I like. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #70

She's seventy-freakin-eight years old. She'll smack Trump down, while a replacement is groomed. TheBlackAdder Nov 2018 #66

That is an inaccurate narative. There are 20-some mid-career ranking members... brush Nov 2018 #71

she has done some good things for Dems lancelyons Nov 2018 #4

Nancy gets things done. Period ProudLib72 Nov 2018 #5

She is the srongest leader for the House..... chillfactor Nov 2018 #7

Spot on thegoose Nov 2018 #9

Exceptional and a mentor to the next generation. Despite the targeting by conservadem men, she hlthe2b Nov 2018 #8

We need her as a general Lithos Nov 2018 #10

She's the proven leader. ooky Nov 2018 #12

She'll beat drump like a rented mule! yortsed snacilbuper Nov 2018 #13

She is holding the seat and enjoying a victory lap until Schiff finishes with Trump RhodeIslandOne Nov 2018 #14

"...when Schiff finishes with trump." 🤣😄😝😂😅 sprinkleeninow Nov 2018 #37

She should be speaker OriginalGeek Nov 2018 #15

This! smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #32

She rocks lillypaddle Nov 2018 #19

One of the most accomplished politicians of recent vintage gratuitous Nov 2018 #20

My feelings about Nancy? We're just good friends. At least that's what she said. n/t elocs Nov 2018 #21

She's perfect for the Speaker position, but . . . Vinca Nov 2018 #23

Tremendous asset to our side, in every imaginable way. nt Hekate Nov 2018 #26

I would like her bdamomma Nov 2018 #31

Yes, my bones are telling me that she should be kept in place 'cause she knows the ropes. sprinkleeninow Nov 2018 #34

Not the time for amatuers DeminPennswoods Nov 2018 #35

Get rid of Hoyer Bev54 Nov 2018 #36

Also, Nancy can stay as long as she chooses...and young progressives need to put in the time...sorry Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #39

+1 lilactime Nov 2018 #58

None of the young house progressives are capable of being speaker yet and it is not the Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #38

I'm a trustee for a non-profit. Staph Nov 2018 #40

she does a fine job as speaker, and i hope she has a much younger understudy 0rganism Nov 2018 #41

Where is she on impeachment? gldstwmn Nov 2018 #42

She's a good leader ZeroSomeBrains Nov 2018 #43

If Nancy wins she has my support. Power 2 the People Nov 2018 #45

I think Pelosi for 2 years and a plan for leadership mentorship/change is... aikoaiko Nov 2018 #47

She is probably still the best against McConnell. flor-de-jasmim Nov 2018 #51

She's probably the most experienced we have right now Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2018 #52

I'm going to wait until after Post removed posts. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2018 #53

Best Speaker in at least a generation mcar Nov 2018 #54

Her experience is critical right now The Blue Flower Nov 2018 #55

She has taken a lot of hits for our cause Jarqui Nov 2018 #56

Disappointed. Snackshack Nov 2018 #62

I think she's the right person for now Bettie Nov 2018 #64

Nancy Pelosi has earned her way up. Lunabell Nov 2018 #67

Speaker Pelosi. roamer65 Nov 2018 #72

She's great. She can handle the votes. This time is too important in the next applegrove Nov 2018 #73