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Showing Original Post only (View all)It's Pretty Obvious Why Nancy Pelosi is Suddenly So Important [View all]
By Mark Lippman
After the special elections in Georgia and South Carolina, its time for the Republicans to panic. The explanation is simple. Two words. Speaker Pelosi.
Both House seats were deep in the red. The Montana and Kansas seats were, too. For Republicans, there can be no comfort in knowing that the Democrats didnt flip any of the seats from red to blue. The trend to blue is undeniable and if it holds, or even if it weakens slightly, a slew of swing districts will move into the Democratic column in the midterm election.
A Democratic House majority would make Trump, or any other Republican, a lame Duck for the rest of his term. The idea of Paul Ryan handing the gavel back to Nancy Pelosi must be driving the Republicans to the edge. The Committee Chairs would pass to the Democrats as well.
Thats why you see a sudden outburst of emotion about Pelosi. She was always a favorite obsession of Right-wingers. Compare the legislation that the House passed by this date in 2009 with the current session. Pelosi gets the job done.
What the Republicans need is a compelling campaign theme for 2018. For now, at least, it seems like Pelosis age is it for them. It should be common sense that this isnt a good look. It wasnt four years ago and it isnt now.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/6/23/1674522/-It-s-Pretty-Obvious-Why-Nancy-Pelosi-is-Suddenly-So-Important
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Exactly, look at how the Repugnants had to spend millions in Georgia just for a House seat
cstanleytech
Jun 2017
#25
Well, we want someone willing to work with the great man and his blessed agenda
dalton99a
Jun 2017
#16
Yes Cha! No need to demoralize each other. If people in other countries go on- we in USA
Madam45for2923
Jun 2017
#70
If the dems win in 2018 the house in 2018 they need someone new to be the Speaker of the house.
NJProgressive
Jun 2017
#30
But, but, but.....everyone who doesn't want Pelosi as our House leader are using the rationale....
George II
Jun 2017
#32
Remember the "Concerned Clinton Critics?" Now it's the "Pelosi Grinders" trying to wear us down.
NBachers
Jun 2017
#37
I disagree w/u. I & many like Pelosi, she is a threat! because she gets things done!
Madam45for2923
Jun 2017
#43
Donald needs Pelosi to go bad! Before 2018! He cannot afford her to be around.
Madam45for2923
Jun 2017
#45
A low-post-count'er who joined to agree with another low-post-count'er; both critical of our Nancy.
NBachers
Jun 2017
#98
Curious how newbies coming out to just pile on Pelosi! Interesting, hmmmmm
Madam45for2923
Jun 2017
#44