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Demsrule86

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60. As I recall it was not that he was more progressive but that he was less progressive...

Wed Nov 18, 2020, 12:39 PM

Nov 2020

I know Tim Ryan and in a different district, he would be able to let his true progressive beliefs show. He is in a red state in a red district so that alone makes a speakership impossible. However, there are more districts like his than those like AOC...sadly. And I think we have work to do so we don't lose the House in 22 and make no mistake, it is endangered. I support Nancy. Also, you said Ryan was anti-choice. He is not, and would not vote against choice. I would also point out that if for some reason we lost Ryan, we would not replace him with a Democrat...he is like Manchin in this regard.

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I support AOC for Speaker of the House. [View all] KWR65 Nov 2020 OP

No. Just no. I like AOC, but this is not the time nor her time. hlthe2b Nov 2020 #1

Agreed... DonViejo Nov 2020 #4

I feel the same. Arkansas Granny Nov 2020 #14

We'd never win another House seat outside deep blue districts as every Dem candidate... brush Nov 2020 #19

Gotta agree. Sometimes the status quo is a good thing. abqtommy Nov 2020 #24

LOL n/t Spazito Nov 2020 #2

She's not even running for speaker. Pelosi will retire in 2022, Schiff should be next. Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 2020 #3

Love Adam Schiff. I'd like to see him in the Senate as well. octoberlib Nov 2020 #7

When Pelosi retires, I predict Hakeem Jeffries will be the next Speaker. octoberlib Nov 2020 #5

This. nt PunkinPi Nov 2020 #29

Rep. Jeffties is a good bet, as is Rep. Schiff. brush Nov 2020 #31

+ 1 musette_sf Nov 2020 #33

she'll likely vote for Nancy Pelosi bigtree Nov 2020 #6

... mcar Nov 2020 #8

she would be a complete disaster. drray23 Nov 2020 #9

Inexperienced Adelante Nov 2020 #10

Really bad idea Botany Nov 2020 #11

Click ... click ... click ... click ... click. betsuni Nov 2020 #12

lolololol obamanut2012 Nov 2020 #13

Oh FFS... SidDithers Nov 2020 #15

She's 31 and has served less than two years. Bleacher Creature Nov 2020 #16

I think AOC as Speaker could be the kiss of death for some of our future elections mtnsnake Nov 2020 #17

She has more important work to do randr Nov 2020 #18

Are you serious? nt USALiberal Nov 2020 #20

LMAO awesomerwb1 Nov 2020 #21

Hell fucking no. boston bean Nov 2020 #22

AOC rso Nov 2020 #23

Pelosi has been an excellent leader throughout the Trump debacle. NoRoadUntravelled Nov 2020 #25

And I'd like to wake up every morning to George Clooney making me breakfast. Ain't gonna happen. Siwsan Nov 2020 #26

Oh Hell No! SlogginThroughIt Nov 2020 #27

Way too junior and Pelosi is doing a fine job. Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #28

... LexVegas Nov 2020 #30

Exactly my response onetexan Nov 2020 #111

She doesn't have the support to win the position. Raven123 Nov 2020 #32

That is not going to happen. MineralMan Nov 2020 #34

... BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #35

NO we can do it Nov 2020 #36

I'd prefer she run for President when she becomes eligible. jalan48 Nov 2020 #37

How about we see if she can win a statewide race in NY first? BainsBane Nov 2020 #39

Anyone can run for President. Look at Mayor Pete, he'd never won a statewide office. I don't jalan48 Nov 2020 #42

I recall lots of people BainsBane Nov 2020 #46

I'm serious about seeing AOC on the debate stage and seeing how the public responds. Of course, we jalan48 Nov 2020 #51

So you are serious? BainsBane Nov 2020 #61

I simply said I would like to see her run. The idea of her running seems to upset you. If she jalan48 Nov 2020 #66

It doesn't upset me BainsBane Nov 2020 #75

I would like to see her ideas get a national audience. I thought the debates this time were good jalan48 Nov 2020 #79

I can't disagree with that. nt BainsBane Nov 2020 #104

Thanks, and glad to see you back on DU. jalan48 Nov 2020 #106

Thank you BainsBane Nov 2020 #107

"...the tendency by some Democrats to insist that anyone they like should run for President." Tarheel_Dem Nov 2020 #103

Yes, I remember BainsBane Nov 2020 #105

She'll be 35 in four years so she could run in 2024, but... brush Nov 2020 #98

Except for the voters, who rejected him Takket Nov 2020 #72

Oh, you! NurseJackie Nov 2020 #54

Ok then. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #50

You think she should primary President Biden in '24? mathematic Nov 2020 #81

No, I don't. jalan48 Nov 2020 #84

Obviously you don't know what the role of speaker is BainsBane Nov 2020 #38

I prefer someone with experience and a history of results. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #48

Yes, I remember well BainsBane Nov 2020 #55

A big part of what made him desire able was his message bottomofthehill Nov 2020 #62

That sounds like a job for someone in charge at the DNC, not the Speaker. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #68

The Speakers first roll is to create a majority bottomofthehill Nov 2020 #74

Thank you! StarfishSaver Nov 2020 #91

Tim Ryan is not anti-choice. He was at one time but has changed his mind...he comes from Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #49

Oh, I see. BainsBane Nov 2020 #53

As I recall it was not that he was more progressive but that he was less progressive... Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #60

You recall incorrectly BainsBane Nov 2020 #64

Everything you just said x 1,000 StarfishSaver Nov 2020 #89

Describe the capabilities she has that makes her a candidate for Speaker. brooklynite Nov 2020 #40

The OP already did that. mtnsnake Nov 2020 #44

No, the OP asserted that AOC would be a "great leader" brooklynite Nov 2020 #57

Seriously? BainsBane Nov 2020 #65

Yes "seriously." It's right there in their OP mtnsnake Nov 2020 #88

It's not a persuasive case BainsBane Nov 2020 #102

Agreed. nt mtnsnake Nov 2020 #113

No, the OP didn't. themaguffin Nov 2020 #70

... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #78

Hell no Watchfoxheadexplodes Nov 2020 #41

Are you AOC? LeftInTX Nov 2020 #43

No....just no. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #45

Hell NO! doc03 Nov 2020 #47

This nt Kahuna Nov 2020 #94

She cannot get shit done. That's the Speaker's job, not to make (good) noise. NightWatcher Nov 2020 #52

Not there long enough treestar Nov 2020 #56

she lacks the institutional experience, her day may come, but not anytime soon Celerity Nov 2020 #58

absolutely not Amishman Nov 2020 #59

NO, just NO BlueInPhilly Nov 2020 #63

No Thanks AnyFunctioningAdult Nov 2020 #67

Is this for real? Takket Nov 2020 #69

On the off chance that you're serious ... PBC_Democrat Nov 2020 #71

Agreed, but check your math. We have more than 155 seats. brush Nov 2020 #112

No. Seriously. No thanks. BusyBeingBest Nov 2020 #73

Pelosi. Kept Trump at bay the last two years, she has earned it. LizBeth Nov 2020 #76

LOL, that might be a problem since AOC isn't running for speaker still_one Nov 2020 #77

lol.... no. nt Happy Hoosier Nov 2020 #80

And if she stays in politics, something she's expressed doubts about ismnotwasm Nov 2020 #82

nope, not seasoned enough Demonaut Nov 2020 #83

Then you don't understand how things work. maxsolomon Nov 2020 #85

Do you want a massive Red Wave in 2022? Polybius Nov 2020 #86

I'm not for AOC as Speaker, but there are more than a few who think Nancy Pelosi caused red waves mtnsnake Nov 2020 #108

I don't think the Speaker job is what you think it is StarfishSaver Nov 2020 #87

Yes, she said "Democrats can be too big of a tent." betsuni Nov 2020 #90

I lulz'd R B Garr Nov 2020 #92

Even if she was running, it's up to the Democrats in congress to decide. She has to convince them ehrnst Nov 2020 #93

No. Just plain no. hamsterjill Nov 2020 #95

I think next term she would be fine as speaker. Of course I support her for anything. Autumn Nov 2020 #96

No. Not her time. lettucebe Nov 2020 #97

and a unicorn for majority leader? TeamPooka Nov 2020 #99

After some more years of experience. Politicub Nov 2020 #100

SMGDH. GoCubsGo Nov 2020 #101

I don't Dem2 Nov 2020 #109

Gin and tonic shot out of my nose! ROFLMAO. She doesn't yet have the nous for that job. GoneOffShore Nov 2020 #110