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83. I agree; lifetime tenure only works for failed states

Wed Jun 21, 2017, 12:22 PM

Jun 2017

If that's our goal, she can stay right where she is. Seems the best argument she can come up with right now is anyone will be just as unpopular as I am:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/us/pelosi-georgia-ossoff-democrats.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0

Democratic lawmakers are expected to gather Wednesday morning in a caucus meeting, which could become a forum for restive lawmakers to air their political anxieties and grievances.

But well before the gathering, a half-dozen Democratic elected officials and operatives privately vented in text messages and phone calls about a dispiriting trend emerging in this year’s special elections: When their candidates appear to gain traction in the polls, Republicans can easily halt the momentum by invoking Ms. Pelosi.

A spokesman for Ms. Pelosi noted that in some polls House Speaker Paul D. Ryan’s approval ratings were even more dismal than Ms. Pelosi’s and argued that the right would make any high-profile Democratic leader the focal point of attacks.

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its time for nancy pelosi to go away [View all] rdking647 Jun 2017 OP

It's wrong that she's a target..... vi5 Jun 2017 #1

Whoever leads the party will come under attack bottomofthehill Jun 2017 #30

100% agree, Democrats shouldn't be defining their leaders based on what Reps think. We just need to OnDoutside Jun 2017 #61

Yes, ridiculous to take out our leaders because Hortensis Jun 2017 #122

We get attacked for simply existing! Initech Jun 2017 #137

The GOP ALWAYS attacks Democrats, especially prominent ones. ALWAYS! SharonAnn Jun 2017 #249

You know all those GOP ads about her are because she's seen as too liberal BainsBane Jun 2017 #70

It's not about reality it's about perception... vi5 Jun 2017 #81

So let me get this straight: you're going to let the GOP pick our Dem leaders, vi5... Hekate Jun 2017 #109

Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying vi5 Jun 2017 #121

the current dem establisment has manages to lose the hose,senate,white house and most states rdking647 Jun 2017 #147

Nope, apparently not. vi5 Jun 2017 #160

The first woman to rise that high is not "status quo." Hortensis Jun 2017 #132

what has she done recently? rdking647 Jun 2017 #148

I'm interested in what you're doing, arguing a viewpoint Hortensis Jun 2017 #161

oh hear we go. JHan Jun 2017 #2

how does she help the party rdking647 Jun 2017 #6

every fucking democrat is a target for the GOP JHan Jun 2017 #16

It's still time for someone new. Fait Accompli Jun 2017 #31

Nancy Pelosi is the furthest fucking thing in my mind. JHan Jun 2017 #33

Me neither leftynyc Jun 2017 #54

Agreed. They dislike her, or any dem, because she is effective. nt jrthin Jun 2017 #77

+100. obnoxiousdrunk Jun 2017 #40

+1000 ATL Ebony Jun 2017 #133

Of course she's a target! Dulcinea Jun 2017 #71

Every single Democratic Party Member is a target JustAnotherGen Jun 2017 #89

So is it also time for Bernie Sanders to go? Amimnoch Jun 2017 #90

Pelosi's job is not to lead the party. lapucelle Jun 2017 #227

I agree 100 %, but you will get heated opposition here on DU! Chasstev365 Jun 2017 #3

Gee she just keeps getting elected to her position comradebillyboy Jun 2017 #4

i dont care if the leaders a man,woman, or whatever rdking647 Jun 2017 #9

No You Don't Care About Gender Me. Jun 2017 #39

The poster is obviously sincere; don't deflect BeyondGeography Jun 2017 #112

It Would Go A Distance In Letting Him Off Misogyny Hook Me. Jun 2017 #116

You don't know shit about me rdking647 Jun 2017 #119

What I Do Know Is That When Putting Together A List Of Possible Leaders Me. Jun 2017 #134

Instead I'll just ignore you rdking647 Jun 2017 #139

Fine By Me Me. Jun 2017 #142

Well, you just get up and go to DC and you WhiteTara Jun 2017 #49

Guess you forgot about the ACA. nt DURHAM D Jun 2017 #5

Didn't they pass the Senate version? zipplewrath Jun 2017 #117

Not one Democrat voted for it...not one. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #217

You mean the AHCA aka Trumpcare? There seems to be some confusion in the subthread. Hekate Jun 2017 #230

That is what I mean sorry for the confusion...she kept every Democrat in line...that is leadership. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #238

Do you mean the AHCA aka Trumpcare? There seems to be some confusion downthread. Hekate Jun 2017 #229

Playing Devil's Advocate Here LOL Lib Jun 2017 #7

It could be a little of both leftstreet Jun 2017 #11

Yes, that's exactly what Republicans have said about her.. JHan Jun 2017 #21

Has anyone around here ever defined "status quo"? No. George II Jun 2017 #84

They've tried to and it's always some BS. JHan Jun 2017 #162

Very likely and LOL Lib Jun 2017 #29

ah, ya think?? MESSAGE IS EXACTLY THE PROBLEM...... a kennedy Jun 2017 #45

OK, replace her with Waters ... sound good or does someone have to repeat this over and over again YCHDT Jun 2017 #8

This is one way you can tell it's a Wednesday after an election Blue_Adept Jun 2017 #10

Really good point mcar Jun 2017 #14

+1 Blue_Tires Jun 2017 #24

Exactly NastyRiffraff Jun 2017 #65

Heh, now this one would be worth a rec! Amimnoch Jun 2017 #93

yeah, absolutely, let's kick out the woman and bring in a man. any man will do. unblock Jun 2017 #12

the only reason she has experience as speaker is shes been leader since 2003 rdking647 Jun 2017 #18

What then is the precise and objective measure of effectiveness? LanternWaste Jun 2017 #36

This! (nt) ehrnst Jun 2017 #38

not losing the house,senate etc is a pretty good measure rdking647 Jun 2017 #187

And this is Nancy P's individual fault, how? Hekate Jun 2017 #207

Passing the ACA was Pelosi in the house. apcalc Jun 2017 #57

I believe we're long overdue for a clean sweep. Jacquette Jun 2017 #58

Wow. A lifetime of service to the Democratic Party & its agenda, and this is the thanks she gets.... Hekate Jun 2017 #175

Look for our solid leaders to be raked over and primaried next year . Not just Pelosi. Ugh lunasun Jun 2017 #181

They're picking off the powerful Dem women one by one already, as someone pointed out... Hekate Jun 2017 #193

thank you and goodbye rdking647 Jun 2017 #188

The US Constitution allows "term limits" of 2 years, 4 years, and 6 years, subject to the will... Hekate Jun 2017 #206

+1 Owl Jun 2017 #242

Perhaps if you were clearer on what you want done differently... Orsino Jun 2017 #63

Nancy Pelosi never lost a floor vote mcar Jun 2017 #143

thats because they rarely bring anything to the floor without the votes already counted.... rdking647 Jun 2017 #158

Well, yeah, that's the way it's done mcar Jun 2017 #169

I am sorry but that is not true...without Nancy's expert speakership...the Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #221

not supporting pelosi doesnt make one sexist rdking647 Jun 2017 #19

True. Suggesting any of 4 men and zero women would do better also doesn't make it sexist. unblock Jun 2017 #76

Not supporting an extremely effective leader who happens to be female IS sexist. athena Jun 2017 #107

Great reading list X 1000 Hekate Jun 2017 #177

Thank you, Hekate! athena Jun 2017 #178

she's been ELECTED head of Dems by her peers bigtree Jun 2017 #13

My exact thoughts. Well said. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ still_one Jun 2017 #56

Came here to say this mahina Jun 2017 #86

#fakenews. stonecutter357 Jun 2017 #15

If Jesus Christ was the Dem leader of the House, the GOP would demonize him... First Speaker Jun 2017 #17

Then we might as well get the devil leftstreet Jun 2017 #22

rather not bring in the second string while we are at war. delisen Jun 2017 #20

Maybe, if we stood up and steadfastly defended our own leaders ... dawg Jun 2017 #23

Wrong... Next thread... Blue_Tires Jun 2017 #25

Her job is to lead the House Democratic. She's PHENOMENAL at it. Bleacher Creature Jun 2017 #26

You do know Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2017 #27

We need to start telling the GOP to go fuck themselves and start doing some real leading. Initech Jun 2017 #34

I agree. What do you suggest we do exactly? Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2017 #41

they won...to the victors go the spoils...too many view their Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #46

And they love rubbing salt in the wound too. Initech Jun 2017 #64

We are fighting back. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #69

I guess leadership doesn't count when the leader happens to be a woman. athena Jun 2017 #108

It is time for Pelosi haters to go away. I have no interest in purging solid liberals emulatorloo Jun 2017 #28

Or Me. Jun 2017 #43

+1000 Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2017 #48

+10000! I agree! skylucy Jun 2017 #55

Exactly what I was going to say nini Jun 2017 #62

WRONG! (What else ya got?) NurseJackie Jun 2017 #32

Baloney apcalc Jun 2017 #35

Exactly. What this thread shows is that if you happen to be a woman, athena Jun 2017 #111

No, not every Dem feels this way RiverStone Jun 2017 #226

I agree that she needs to go. And I like her. Nt SweetieD Jun 2017 #37

Sexist. AngryAmish Jun 2017 #42

Funny how the pols who need to be taken down are always women. nt BainsBane Jun 2017 #74

No it is not. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #44

The voters in her district keep sending her back to Congress, though. MineralMan Jun 2017 #47

why repeat GOP talking points? The GOP have demonized Pelosi for years because she is effective. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #50

i like her! samnsara Jun 2017 #51

No Freethinker65 Jun 2017 #52

No. tammywammy Jun 2017 #53

Team Pelosi are keepers. Have a good day. riversedge Jun 2017 #59

what has she done recently??? rdking647 Jun 2017 #149

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE LATELY except for bashing the Democratic Congresswomen Pelosi? trueblue2007 Jun 2017 #243

The problem is... Else You Are Mad Jun 2017 #60

I love her. i don't care if we win if we have to compromise like that! Bonx Jun 2017 #66

ACA BainsBane Jun 2017 #67

No matter what her credentials are, the 'right' despises her awesomerwb1 Jun 2017 #68

The dislike for her is that she's seen as a liberal BainsBane Jun 2017 #73

Of course it's because she's a demonic liberal to them awesomerwb1 Jun 2017 #99

They despise her because she's a woman and she's EFFECTIVE. pnwmom Jun 2017 #79

Never said Ossoff lost because of her lol awesomerwb1 Jun 2017 #100

New blood isn't immune from fake attacks. Fake attacks will be made against pnwmom Jun 2017 #102

Well, yeah, of course. awesomerwb1 Jun 2017 #106

Nothing personal, just business...IOW, Stop making sense BeyondGeography Jun 2017 #159

And they will despise anyone in that role...as for me, the right does not get to decide who leads my Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #190

Her time has passed oswaldactedalone Jun 2017 #72

No...just no. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #191

if you are in her district you are welcome to run against her Fresh_Start Jun 2017 #75

I strongly disagree with your analysis Gothmog Jun 2017 #78

They don't have Hillary to kick around anymore Motley13 Jun 2017 #80

Oh, puh-leeze! Stop it! Earlier it was Perez. Who's it going to be next week? Franken? Booker? NurseJackie Jun 2017 #82

Ladies first Hekate Jun 2017 #231

I agree; lifetime tenure only works for failed states BeyondGeography Jun 2017 #83

She needs to stay where she is...she is effective...one of the greatest speakers ever...and we don't Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #195

Yeah, that's it BeyondGeography Jun 2017 #197

Agreed, I'd like to see someone who doesn't talk above the general public's heads. vkkv Jun 2017 #85

I like smart people. And she is talking to Democrats...when will you figure out that the hard right Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #196

Uh...bots are still out there. nikibatts Jun 2017 #87

Almost 90 replies and 1 rec... I guess that sums up the validity of that idea. LOL JoeStuckInOH Jun 2017 #88

no thanks, I will stick with Pelosi. sheshe2 Jun 2017 #91

Pelosi has probably raised more $$$ for Dems than HeartachesNhangovers Jun 2017 #92

This message was self-deleted by its author George II Jun 2017 #94

By your own argument... NCTraveler Jun 2017 #95

What would you have your leader do differently? George II Jun 2017 #96

I don't think her Constituents give a crap what you think . stonecutter357 Jun 2017 #97

And thank God for that. She's the best there is. nt Hekate Jun 2017 #127

+1000. stonecutter357 Jun 2017 #131

You are not wrong. Joe941 Jun 2017 #98

Yes he is shenmue Jun 2017 #208

Because a new face is working so well for us. pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #101

Why blame Pelosi? Blame the dems that do not get up off their butts and mfcorey1 Jun 2017 #103

Sorry, but can't agree with you there. 47of74 Jun 2017 #104

i agree with you 100% Getting rid of Nancy ? NEVER, she is a Strong Woman Dem.We need more like her trueblue2007 Jun 2017 #113

she may be strong but shes ineffectual rdking647 Jun 2017 #150

You know Zero about her if you say that. She's holding the entire Dem caucus together ... Hekate Jun 2017 #171

She has been very effective...she doesn't run elections...no one could have held her party as she Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #198

oh yeah, prove it. GIVE US SOME FACT .... not just your opinion. trueblue2007 Jun 2017 #234

I am SO TIRED of your diatribe. Can't you say anything other than WHAT HAS SHE DONE RECENTLY trueblue2007 Jun 2017 #244

Fuck that noise Hekate Jun 2017 #105

"What do 'they' have to show for it?" Not "we"? Whose side are you on? n/t pnwmom Jun 2017 #110

What do they have to show for it? Really? athena Jun 2017 #114

Thank you, Athena Hekate Jun 2017 #120

Nancy Pelosi had no hand in that...the so called Greens and alt-left elected Trump. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #201

"Impeachment is off the table," she said frogmarch Jun 2017 #115

We need to turn over the entire Democratic Leadership in the House. Blue_true Jun 2017 #118

I'll take any of them rdking647 Jun 2017 #124

She is part of the democratic establishment rdking647 Jun 2017 #128

Well it took you sometime but you're doing a fine job repeating the usual RW talking points. JHan Jun 2017 #167

I love Nancy Pelosi, but she is becoming more and more out of step. Blue_true Jun 2017 #130

I don't believe you love Nancy...and this seems a coordinated attack...hmm. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #240

Her work against Bush was extraordinary as her helping President Obama for his first two year in Blue_true Jun 2017 #241

She has been very effective which is why the Repugs have not passed a single Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #258

Term limits are set by the US Constitution. You are capable of primarying anybody at any time... Hekate Jun 2017 #125

If one wins a seat in congress one can vote for the leaders delisen Jun 2017 #135

Schiff and Moulten seem clear headed and logical. Blue_true Jun 2017 #146

No we don't. Not when we have no power...that is foolish... do you want Trump to get everything he Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #202

I mentioned fighters. I don't think we give up anything. nt Blue_true Jun 2017 #228

the people you mentioned don't have the ability or the experience that Nancy has...and Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #239

So anyone who is targeted by the GOP should go away? No. Nancy should STAND HER GROUND dalton99a Jun 2017 #123

I don't see how Pelosi is the problem. alarimer Jun 2017 #126

except voters dont ignore it rdking647 Jun 2017 #157

Because they are stupid. alarimer Jun 2017 #189

calling your voters stupid is not the way to win elections.... rdking647 Jun 2017 #192

Republican voters a big who cares...why would we worry about minority leadership... Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #203

She needs to go. Lunabell Jun 2017 #129

What is she bad at, as a leader elected by her peers? delisen Jun 2017 #136

She is a leader of the democratic establishmeny rdking647 Jun 2017 #140

So She Did All That All By Her Little Lonesome? Me. Jun 2017 #144

when the company is failing you clean house starting at the top rdking647 Jun 2017 #145

Schumer? Me. Jun 2017 #152

i have no problem tossing ALL of them out rdking647 Jun 2017 #156

She 's Not The Top Of The Heap Me. Jun 2017 #163

The minority leader of the House is responsible for the Senate? yardwork Jun 2017 #215

Well, it's true Turbineguy Jun 2017 #138

Lol. No. La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #141

Nope romana Jun 2017 #151

i dont care if shes a woman or a man rdking647 Jun 2017 #154

You're right. I zentrum Jun 2017 #153

you better watch it rdking647 Jun 2017 #155

Gee I can't imagine really. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #204

Kamala Harris and zentrum Jun 2017 #223

Well, maybe not 'go away' but janterry Jun 2017 #164

I hate to agree get the red out Jun 2017 #165

How is SHE hurting the party? SHE delivered the votes! gateley Jun 2017 #166

she delivered the votes and the voters didnt show up are a contradiction rdking647 Jun 2017 #183

There was a divisive primay and a tough election ... some who are alt-left /Greens whatever Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #209

What, you don't have Hillary to kick around anymore? leftofcool Jun 2017 #168

she should have never been the nominee rdking647 Jun 2017 #185

The primary is over. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #211

So Tom Perez gets a pass? GeorgeGist Jun 2017 #170

perez has been DNC chairman for 4 months rdking647 Jun 2017 #186

No, it's not MrScorpio Jun 2017 #172

I don't think it's time for anyone to go away... kentuck Jun 2017 #173

Maybe we can find some anti-abortion Blue Dog, huh? 'Cuz the GOP would just LOVE them! hatrack Jun 2017 #174

Again??? tazkcmo Jun 2017 #176

And can we make Republicans pinkie-swear not to demonize her replacement?? Nt Bleacher Creature Jun 2017 #179

Repukes fear Nancy and name me another democratic leader pbmus Jun 2017 #180

Post removed Post removed Jun 2017 #184

She is very effective in Congress which is her job. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #212

bullshit. Warren DeMontague Jun 2017 #182

it appears im not the only one calling for her ouster rdking647 Jun 2017 #194

Even Cher is!! m-lekktor Jun 2017 #199

And it won't happen. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #213

197 replies and 10 recs, lol BootinUp Jun 2017 #200

Knock it off with this shit shenmue Jun 2017 #205

I've been away from news. Did Pelosi do something today? Why this thread? Mrs. Overall Jun 2017 #210

People still re-fighting the you know.. what who are after what they perceive to be 'establishment' Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #216

Ok, got it. Mrs. Overall Jun 2017 #218

I know it...any excuse will do... Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #225

No, it isn't blogslut Jun 2017 #214

Maxine waters fallout87 Jun 2017 #219

Maxine's no back stabber. She wouldn't consider challenging Nancy. nt oasis Jun 2017 #248

I was disappointed when she was re-elected to minority leader. Equinox Moon Jun 2017 #220

I was relieved...she can help with the battle with Trump...Ryan comes from a purple state... Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #222

you should go away mshasta Jun 2017 #224

"shes become a target (right or wrong) for GOP attacks" Takket Jun 2017 #232

CNN: Some House Democrats says it's time for Pelosi to go, inclu MISOGYNIST Dem Rep. KATHLEEN RICE ! vkkv Jun 2017 #233

I have to disagree and we are not supposed to defame Dems on this board. bresue Jun 2017 #235

"We're capitalists, and that's just the way it is." -Nancy Pelosi Fait Accompli Jun 2017 #236

I don't blame her for the loss & I disagree with Tim Ryan, ecstatic Jun 2017 #237

We'd be a lot worse off without her. And, I keep seeing Lil Missy Jun 2017 #245

NOPE. ellie Jun 2017 #246

No. Absolutely not. I will not subscribe to or follow along any RW narrative. AgadorSparticus Jun 2017 #247

no it's not. n/t Blaukraut Jun 2017 #250

What's with all the anti-Pelosi sentiment lately? Beartracks Jun 2017 #251

Show me sanother member of the House Dems who could come close to being as good a speaker as napi21 Jun 2017 #252

Do you knpw tazmaniac Jun 2017 #253

The GOP tied Ossoff to Bernie too BainsBane Jun 2017 #254

Right wing racist fools go mad trying to attack her. They should all shut the #### up. Judi Lynn Jun 2017 #255

FYI - Ellison wholeheartedly endorsed NP to remain as House Minority Leader/future Speaker. bullwinkle428 Jun 2017 #256

I don't think Pelosi is the problem right now mvd Jun 2017 #257